Jarrow Formulas Glucose Optimizer, Supports Healthy Glucose Levels and Antioxidant Status

Jarrow Formulas Glucose Optimizer, Supports Healthy Glucose Levels and Antioxidant Status, 120 Easy-Solv Tabs

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

Jarrow Formulas Glucose Optimizer, 120 Tablets.

Post-Workout Insulin Booster Stack

Take the following supplements within 30 minutes postworkout along with your protein shake, creatine and fast-digesting carbs.

Banaba boosts insulin sensitivity.
Gymnema boosts insulin secretion.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid boosts insulin-stimulated glucose uptake.

SUPPLEMENT               DOSE

Banaba Leaf Extract      32-48 mg

Gymnema Sylvestre        400-500 mg

Alpha-Lipoic Acid        600-1,000 mg

Source:

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