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Natural Options for Sugar Control (Update) |
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Written by Dr. Edward Zimmer
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Gymnema Leaf
Pre-diabetics and Diabetics rejoice. You have a disease that can be, in most cases, controlled by diet, exercise and supplementation. There are a number of supplements you should consider taking to help control your blood sugars. I am going to describe the specific ingredients for two supplements that I think every diabetic or pre-diabetic person should try. I want to stress that there is no magic pill to cure diabetes. There are, however, a number of well studied vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can make a tremendous difference in the positive control of your sugars.
My warning before I continue is that you should always check your blood sugars on a regular basis when you begin taking anything that could affect glucose control. Remember that low blood sugars can KILL you rather quickly. You will most likely need to talk to your medical doctor to discuss the reduction of prescriptions medications as you gain better control of your sugars naturally.
Supplements I suggest and the descriptions of how each ingredient benefits sugar control:
Diaxinol by OrthoMolecular Products
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ACTION
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Biotin
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Biotin has been show to increase your body’s sensitivity to insulin and the release of insulin to blood sugars. Improvements in oral glucose tolerance tests and diabetic neuropathies have been shown with biotin.
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Chromium (ChromeMate®)
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Chromium is a key factor in what is know as the Glucose Tolerance Factor which helps insulin get sugars into your cells.
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Lipoic Acid
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Lipoic acid has numerous benefits for diabetics. It is an extremely strong antioxidant which is good for the brain, nerves and heart. It helps with diabetic neuropathy, it can improve blood sugar control, and can protect the cells in your pancreas that produce insulin.
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Vanadyl Sulfate
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Vanadium is thought to act like a insulin mimic. Vanadium acts as a cofactor to help control the signal from insulin to your cells nucleus (brain). |
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Gymnema Leaf Extract
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Gymnema has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar, HbA1C (Hemoglobin A1C), and the need for diabetes prescription drugs. In one study 5 of 22 patients discontinued drugs altogether. |
Insinase by Metagenics
Insinase is a break-through diabetes supplement unlike any other. It provides selective kinase response modulators (SKRMs) which have been shown to improve fasting insulin levels and reduce triglycerides. One study showed it to be as or more effective in modulating insulin as Actos® and Metformin® (two commonly prescribed diabetic drugs), respectively. Hundreds of natural substances were tested for their influences on insulin and it was found that Reduced Iso-Alpha Acids (RIAAs) mixed at a 5:1 ratio with Acacia extract provided the most potent effects on insulin.
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INGREDIENT
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ACTION
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Reduced Iso-Alpha Acids
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Modulates signaling molecules within the cell which improves insulin activity. |
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Acacia Tree Extract
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Modulates signaling molecules within the cell which improves insulin activity. |
Email me if you have any questions. You can order either of these supplements by clicking on these links: Diaxinol Insinase 
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