Blood Glucose Support

Blood sugar dysregulation is a common problem in the United States with more than 29 million people having diabetes, and 86 million people having prediabetes (1). Type 1 diabetes is due to an autoimmune condition that attacks pancreas beta cells and requires insulin to be managed. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is due to a combination of insulin resistance and insufficiency resulting in high blood glucose levels. 2 Prediabetes describes people with high or poorly controlled blood glucose levels, but not at the point of having type 2 diabetes (1). When looking at the breakdown between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, type 2 is more prevalent.

Dysfunctional blood glucose levels impact other aspects of health as well. People with type 2 diabetes have higher risk for vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, circulatory issues, and decreased life expectancy (1). Additionally, of those with prediabetes, 15-30% progress into type 2 diabetes within five years (1). Ameliorating blood glucose dysregulation helps to prevent progression and the need for insulin dependence.

The protocol below presents ingredients based on current research findings that might help regulate blood sugar.

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About the Protocol

Berberine

Recommended dose: 500 mg, three times per day, minimum 12 weeks (3)

Berberine is a well-researched botanical that has been tested in numerous clinical studies. It has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices, where it is used for a broad number of applications.

Benefits of Berberine

Provides immune function support and helps maintain healthy respiratory tract mucus membranes
Promotes healthy blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity
Supports beneficial bacterial balance in the gut and helps to maintain a healthy microbiome
Studies have shown that Berberine can be effective in helping maintain a healthy weight
Supports healthy cholesterol levels

Chromium Picolinate

Recommended dose: 500 µg, two times per day, minimum four weeks (4)

Chromium is an essential nutrient for the breakdown of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. Studies have shown that it can reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity at the cellular level.

Benefits of Chromium

Chromium in the form of picolinate has been widely studied for its support of blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
Decreases in carbohydrate cravings have also been noted. Other studies show chromium picolinate can increase lean-body mass in obese patients and enhance the effect of weight management efforts.
After a 3 month follow up, the average A1c, fasting glucose, and cholesterol levels all significantly decreased compared to the group who did not receive the supplements. In addition, HDL-C also increased after 3-month period of chromium supplementation.
Research has found that chromium improves insulin sensitivity, leading to decreased blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes. Additionally, supplementation of chromium for 4 months has been found to reduce fasting blood sugar and A1c

Cinnamon (Blood Sugar Support)

Recommended Dose: 120-360 mg, total per day, minimum 3 months (5)

Blood Sugar Support contains a synergistic blend of eight ingredients to provide support for optimal pancreatic function. American Ginseng, an herb, promotes healthy post-prandial glucose levels.

Benefits of Cinnamon

Supports optimal pancreatic function
Promotes healthy blood sugar levels
Maintains lean muscle mass and healthy HDL levels

Probiotics (Glucose Control Pro)

Recommended Dose: 2 capsules daily, 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening with food.

Formulated with Akkermansia muciniphila, this powerful, high-dose medical synbiotic lowers post-meal sugar spikes and A1c.

Psyllium Husk

Recommended Dose: 5 g, three times per day, minimum 6 weeks (6)

Psyllium is used as a dietary fiber supplement to be added to water, smoothies, juices and baked goods. It is known for its gentle laxative action and ability to soothe and support the entire gastrointestinal tract. Fiber is also known to support heart health and support healthy cholesterol levels.

Benefits of Psyllium Husk

Digestive Support. Psyllium fiber helps smooth digestion and support gastrointestinal function.
Waste Elimination. Psyllium is considered a gentle, bulk-forming supplement for healthy elimination and regularity.
Prebiotic Source. A natural prebiotic, psyllium promotes growth of beneficial microorganisms and supports gut health.
Satiety. It’s found to help increase feelings of satiety, or fullness, helping curb hunger between meals.
Heart Health. A fibrous diet is known to support heart health and help maintain healthy levels of cholesterol.

References

1.https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0610-diabetes-report.html#:~:text=People%20with%20diabetes%20often%20use,for%20Disease%20Control%20and%20Prevention.n (F) More than 29 million Americans have diabetes; 1 in 4 doesn’t know. (2019, February 4). 2.Bullard, K. M., Cowie, C. C., Lessem, S. E., Saydah, S. H., Menke, A., Geiss, L. S., Orchard, T. J., Rolka, D. B., & Imperatore, G. (2018). Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes in Adults by Diabetes Type – United States, 2016. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67(12), 359–361. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29596402/ 3.Dong, H., Wang, N., Zhao, L., & Lu, F. (2012). Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2012, 591654. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23118793/ 4.Anderson, R. A., Cheng, N., Bryden, N. A., Polansky, M. M., Cheng, N., Chi, J., & Feng, J. (1997a). Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, 46(11), 1786–1791. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9356027/ 5.Lu, T., Sheng, H., Wu, J., Cheng, Y., Zhu, J., & Chen, Y. (2012). Cinnamon extract improves fasting blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin level in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Nutrition Research , 32(6), 408–412. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22749176/ 6.Razmpoosh, E., Javadi, A., Ejtahed, H. S., Mirmiran, P., Javadi, M., & Yousefinejad, A. (2019). The effect of probiotic supplementation on glycemic control and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized placebo controlled trial. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, 13(1), 175–182. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30641692/