According to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control, nearly 16% of American adults (approximately 1 in 6) now has diabetes. In addition, thousands (possibly millions) of others are prediabetic or have not been properly diagnosed with diabetes.
The vast majority (95%) of diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. Type 2 occurs when the body’s cells no longer respond to insulin properly. Insulin regulated the level of sugar in the blood. Other factors such as increasing age and ever increasing waistlines (obesity) greatly increases one’s odds for developing blood sugar issues such as prediabetes or diabetes.
Balanced blood sugar levels are vital for maintaining energy, focus, and overall health. Persistent imbalances can impact critical systems, including the nervous system, heart, kidneys, and more.
Gluco Fitness Pro™ combines plant-based ingredients to help maintain optimal blood sugar levels, support weight management, and promote a healthier body composition.
Berberine has been shown to support healthy blood sugar levels already within normal range, insulin sensitivity and composition. Typically used in traditional Chinese medicine, Berberine (containing a yellow compound which is a class of isoquinoline alkaloid) is getting a lot of attention for its potential health benefits. Such benefits as cholesterol lowering effect and a potential to help support healthy blood sugar levels has caught the attention of people looking to be proactive in their health care.
Berberine has gained newfound status in natural circles in helping to support healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range, insulin sensitivity and body fat composition, and healthy weight management. This natural plant ingredient has been used for centuries in traditional and Chinese Ayurvedic medicine and is showing great promise as a nutritional alternative for those wanting to take a pro active role in their own health care.
Berberine is said to activate a cellular enzyme called Adenosine Monophosphate- activated protein kinase or AMPK. Evidence is being presented indicating that AMPK influences many metabolic processes that may become deranged in response to diabetes.
A natural plant extract from the Banaba, Lagerstroemia speciosa is being studied for its Corosolic Acid content and its possible effect in naturally lowering blood glucose concentrations.
Banaba leaf extract has been used in medicine historically in Southeast Asia (especially the Philippines). The Banaba leaf contains a natural pentacyclic triterpene Corosolic acid, that has been shown to activate cellular glucose transport and increase cellular glucose uptake, thereby lowering blood glucose concentrations. (REF. Miura et al, 2004)
The double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover trial study consisted of middle-aged men with impaired fasting glucose. The highlights of the study are:
Corosolic Acid (CA) improved glucose tolerance in healthy hyperglycemic individuals. Corosolic Acid (CA) intake (1mg/d) for 2 weeks improved postprandial glucose and insulin sensitivity. Corosolic Acid (CA) improved the liver insulin sensitivity index after glucose.
The Hypoglycemic effect of water methanol lagerstroemia indica leaves extract was studied in alloxan induced mellitus in rats. The extract decreased serum glucose level by 22.5% and 44.9% after 4 and 8 weeks respectively. Glucose level was decreased by 32.2% and 58.2% in extract B treated animals after 4 and 8 weeks, respectively in comparison with metformin, which decreased glucose level by 46.2% and 66.4% after 4 and 8 weeks, respectively.
Nopales has been used by indigenous people (Aztecs, Mayans, Zapotec) for thousands of years. Nopal, also known as Prickly Pear, is classified as a low glycemic-index (GI) whole food with a glycemic index of 32 (on a scale of 1 to 100), 100 (being the highest glycemic response). It offers excellent levels of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which support healthy gastrointestinal function. As a natural material, it also contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and essential amino acids. Using low temperature drying helps preserve the enzymes and other natural components.
Gymnemia Sylvestre is a native plant to central and western India, tropical Africa and Australia. It has been found to be a potent antidiabetic plant and has been used in folk, ayurvedic and homeopathic systems of medicine.
The leaves of the plant contain gymnenic acid which have been found useful against obesity. This is attributed to the ability of the gymnenic acids to delay the glucose absorption in the blood. This is likely due to the fact that the atomic arrangement of gymnenic acid molecules is similar to that of glucose molecules. These molecules fill the receptor locations on the tastebuds thereby preventing its activation by sugar molecules present in food; curbing the sugar craving.
Gymnenic acid molecules fill the receptor locations in the absorptive external layers of the intestines thereby preventing the sugar molecules absorption by the intestine which results in lower blood sugar levels.
Gymnemia leaf extract, notably the peptide “Gurmarin” has been found to interfere with the ability of the taste buds on the tongue to taste sweet and bitter. Gymnenic acid has a similar effect. It is believed that by inhibiting the sweet taste sensation, people taking it will limit their intake of sweet foods.
Chromium is an essential mineral that appears to have a beneficial role in the regulation of insulin action and its effects on carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism. Studies have shown that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of chromium than those without the disease.
Insulin resistance is the common denominator in a cluster of cardiovascular disease risk factors. One out of every five Americans has metabolic syndrome. It affects 40% of people in their 60’s and 70’s. Insulin resistance, with or without the presence of metabolic syndrome, significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Several studies have now demonstrated that chromium has been shown to reduce insulin resistance and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Some studies show that supplements containing 200-1,000 mcg’s chromium a day have been found to improve blood glucose control.
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