From the manufacturer
Glucose
Optimizer is a comprehensive combination of ingredients that support healthy
glucose levels and provide antioxidant protection.* Alpha Lipoic Acid
facilitates blood glucose balance and supports general metabolism by its
effects on energy production.* Banaba, Gymnema, Bitter Melon, and Eucalyptus
are herbal extracts that influence glucose metabolism.* Glycostat Wild Bitter
Melon Extract, a proprietary extract produced from a wild genotype, promotes a
healthy blood sugar level.* Magnesium is involved in the metabolism of glucose
and production of energy.* Resveratrol protects cardiovascular function by
inhibiting LDL oxidation, promotes nitric oxide synthesis and supports the
integrity of the capillaries.*
More than 16
million people in the U.S. have difficulty maintaining their healthy glucose
levels (CDCP, 1998). The Westernized diet is high in sugar and refined starches
that are quickly converted to glucose once they are ingested. This causes rapid
fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin levels, putting stress on the body.
Also, an increasing number of overweight adults and children in the U.S. are
developing impaired glucose tolerance and other metabolic conditions.
Glycemic
Control: Key to Healthy Life
It is
important to have well-balanced blood glucose and insulin levels. A growing
number of scientific studies suggest that proper glycemic balance can
significantly enhance cardiovascular, immune and bone health, energy
production, metabolism, and overall well-being.
Following a
healthy diet and a daily exercise program can help maintain glucose balance.
Adding certain vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals complements diet and
exercise in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.*
Vitamins,
Minerals, and Botanicals for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Chromium
Chromium is
one of the trace elements required for glucose metabolism. Scientific research
has shown that chromium deficiency is linked to compromised glucose tolerance,
lipid metabolism and weight management. Chromium supplementation has resulted
in enhanced insulin sensitivity, improved fasting and postprandial glucose
levels already within a normal range, and a decrease in fatigue, thirst, and
frequent urination.*
Magnesium
Magnesium
deficiency is common in people who have difficulty in maintaining healthy
glucose levels, and it may have undesirable effects on the brain, eyes and
cardiovascular system. Magnesium plays an important role in glucose transport
and metabolism.* Clinical studies have suggested that magnesium may improve
insulin secretion and sensitivity as well as peripheral glucose uptake.*
Vitamin B Complex
The vitamin
B family is critical for healthy carbohydrate metabolism and cellular
functions. For example, vitamins B1, B5, and B12 help in the release of energy
from carbohydrates. Niacinamide supports the health of beta cells, the cells
that are responsible for secretion of insulin.* It also helps to protect the
peripheral organs and blood vessels from oxidation and other damage caused by
excess sugar metabolites.* Vitamin B6 and biotin are known to enhance insulin
secretion and sensitivity while maintaining normal blood glucose levels by
regulating the production and storage of glucose.*
Powerful Antioxidants: Vitamin C, E,
α-Lipoic Acid, Resveratrol
When blood
glucose levels fluctuate above the normal range, free radical activity in the
body increases. The powerful antioxidants, vitamins C, E, α-Lipoic acid, and
resveratrol can reduce oxidative damage by minimizing protein glycation and
lipid oxidation as well as by enhancing glucose metabolism, insulin secretion
and insulin sensitivity.* α-Lipoic acid may also directly improve glucose
transport across cell membranes and regulate glucose storage in the liver to
help maintain healthy blood glucose levels.*
Botanicals
for Glycemic Control
Gymnema Sylvestre
This
Indian/Ayurvedic herb has been used for more than 2000 years for healthy
glycemic balance. Gymnema sylvestre stimulates beta cell function and growth,
while helping to maintain healthy blood sugar and insulin levels.* Multiple
clinical studies have shown a significant improvement in blood sugar balance
compared to the placebo groups.*
Banaba Leaf and Wild Bitter Melon
Extracts
Banaba leaf
and wild bitter melon extracts contain potent bioactive compounds. Banaba
includes corosolic acid, lagerstroemin, flosin B, reginin A, and lectin. Wild
bitter melon includes compounds that exhibit both insulin-mimetic and
insulin-sensitizing properties while also activating the metabolism of fats for
energy.* The active components of these ingredients maintain healthy blood
glucose levels by stimulating glucose uptake and metabolism.*
Eucalyptus Leaf Extracts
Eucalyptus
leaf extract contains many antioxidants that can positively affect glycation
and oxidation of proteins and lipids, both of which are observed more
frequently in the presence of elevated blood sugar levels.* Recent scientific
research suggests that this biologically potent extract may enhance glucose
transport and glucose metabolism.* Eucalyptus leaf extract can stimulate
insulin production contributing to balanced blood glucose levels.*
Jarrow
Formulas Glucose Optimizer is a unique blend of the natural vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, and nutraceuticals that are described above in detail. These
ingredients have been well-documented to promote healthy blood sugar levels and
total well-being.*
Note:
If you have
a medical condition (especially diabetes or glucose control problems), are
pregnant, lactating, or trying to conceive, are under the age of 18, or are
taking medications (especially for diabetes or glucose control), consult your
health care practitioner before using this product.
About Jarrow Formulas
Jarrow
Formulas' complete line of over 350 nutritional products includes vitamins,
minerals, probiotics, standardized herbal concentrates, amino acids, enzymes
and enteral nutrition products. Customers can be assured of purity, value and
potency when choosing these products.
What's in the Box
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Formulas Glucose Optimizer, 120 Tablets.
