fat binder vs. fat blocker

[Lady Greenfairy]

What is the difference between a fat binder and a fat blocker or are they the same thing just with two names? If they are different, is one better than the other?

[Charlotte]

Um...I think a fat binder is a type of fat blocker. I think it binds to a certain percentage of the fat that you eat, so your body can't digest it, so it is just eliminated from your body as waste instead of being absorbed. Beyond that I couldn't really tell you what the difference is.

[TeensyTiff]

My understanding of it is that a fat blocker and a fat binder are one in the same. A fat binder is a type of fat blocker. The substances in fat binder adhere (bind) to fat molecules that you ingest, which is why you tend to take fat binder products before you eat a meal. Once bound to the fat, the body cannot properly digest this fat so it eliminated from the body instead of being absorbed. So, while a fat binder is a fat blocker, not all fat blockers are fat binders. Hope that makes sense.

[Lady Greenfairy]

Thanks. That makes sense. I'm glad I know the difference!