Bringing the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Under Control: Vital Gluco*

You would think we would have used the pandemic to get in shape and eat better. Instead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released their 2022 figures, showing we did anything but. The report estimates that upwards of 130 million U.S. adults now live with diabetes or prediabetes.

Diabetes occurs when our body becomes resistant to insulin. Why is insulin so important? It’s the hormone responsible for getting glucose into our cells, which gives us the energy to function. When we’re in an insulin-resistant state-glucose builds up in our bloodstream (outside our cells) and eventually becomes stored in fat instead of burned as fuel-no a great scenario. However, there is so much that can be done to improve this state.

Feel Good Forever has designed broad spectrum VITAL GLUCO to support healthy glucose health. Think for a moment about all the life-improving benefits that come from addressing our blood sugar:

• Mood enhancement

• Better mental clarity

• Improved blood vessel health

• Better healing

• Reduced risk of diabetes complications such as cardiovascular disease, vision loss, recurring infections, and nerve and kidney damage

• Metabolism improvement and easier weight control

• More energy

• Better quality of life

To accomplish this improved state of vitality, those of us with diabetes or pre diabetes must manage our blood sugar and insulin levels. In addition to lifestyle, dietary changes are a critical part of diabetes management. Some foods can help promote stable blood sugar levels, while others (like sugar, carbs, and unhealthy fats) can make them unstable. Many have seen significant improvement or even reversal of their symptoms by addressing diet and supplementing nutrition.

Notice some of the targeted benefits of the ingredients in VITAL GLUCO’s proprietary blend:

Digestive Enzymes

The pancreas produces most of the enzymes our bodies need, but there are consequences when it doesn’t make enough. Many have issues breaking down fats, proteins, carbs, and starches into sugars. One of the many outcomes can be excess glucose. To combat this imbalance digestive enzyme supplementation can be beneficial. It can help nutrient absorption and digestion and ultimately aid bloating, cramps, diarrhea, and flatulence symptoms.

KELP

Kelp is seaweed that drinks in amazing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from its rich ocean environment. It is one of the best natural sources of iodine (essential to thyroid hormone production) and contains the natural fiber alginate (which is critical to fat absorption). Studies suggest that seaweed may influence glycemic management and help reduce glucose levels, reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

NOPAL CACTUS

Nopal Cactus is also known as Prickly Pear Cactus. This high-fiber nutrition may help lower blood sugar, reduce insulin levels, and improve lipid profiles.

FENUGREEK

This plant, grown in Europe and Western Asia, is famous for its medicinal use. The Egyptians used it way back in 1500 BC, and researchers are still mining its value. High in fiber, fenugreek can aid in lowering blood sugar by slowing down digestion and absorption of carbs and appears to improve most metabolic symptoms associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

CABBAGE

Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage are loaded with vitamins C and K and are linked to many health benefits such as weight loss, gut health, hormone balancing, and system cleansing. A solid 40% of the fiber found in cabbage is soluble, which helps LDL from being absorbed into the blood. It also contains phytosterols which help reduce cholesterol absorption into the digestive tract.

PARSLEY

Traditionally Turkish medicine used parsley to treat diabetes. Recent research backs the Turks up, showing parsley’s ingredient myricetin to have a positive effect on lowering blood sugar levels and combating diabetes. It is also full of antioxidants, such as flavonoids, vitamin C, and beta carotene, which are associated with fighting cancer and arthritis and promoting heart health.

BARLEY

Barley’s secret appears to be its unique mixture of dietary fibers, which can help reduce appetite and lower blood sugar. Of course, this means it may also help lower the risk for cardiovascular events, diabetes, and obesity.

SOLUBLE RICE (OR RICE BRAN)

Soluble rice is commonly used as a nutritional supplement in controlling diabetes mellitus due to its apparent success in helping reduce glucose levels.

BURDOCK ROOT

Positive results have been established in animal testing to lead researchers to believe that burdock root helps improve blood sugar and is helpful for people living with type 2 diabetes.

GARCINIA CAMBOGIA

The hydroxy citric acid and other extracts derived from the Garcinia Cambogia fruit play a significant role in the body’s synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Many take the supplement for its purported weight-loss benefits. It may also have significant anti-diabetes effects such as lowering insulin, leptin, inflammation, blood sugar, and increasing insulin sensitivity.

FRANKINCENSE

There are reasons why people have been turning to frankincense since ancient times. It’s a radical scavenger, cytoprotective, glutathione content regulator, cellular membrane stabilizer, and cell permeability, regulator. It appears that it helps adjust lipid profiles via its antioxidant and cytoprotective impact on the liver.

TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM

Preliminary animal testing has shown positive results with Turkey Tail Mushroom for lowering blood sugar levels and increasing insulin sensitivity. It is suggested that TTM may be very useful as an adjunct therapy to manage diabetes, thus helping reduce the number of medicines needed to maintain blood sugar levels.

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

In addition to being a powerful antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid helps the body utilize glucose. Diabetes is associated with abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood. It builds up because the body doesn’t produce enough insulin (which regulates it). Studies indicate that ALA speeds up the removal of glucose from the bloodstream. It also functions as a co-factor for several essential enzymes responsible for converting food to energy and thus cellular function.

GINKGO BILOBA

Herbalists have primarily turned to Ginkgo biloba for increasing blood flow to limbs and eyes due to its active ingredient, flavoglycoside. It has a unique effect on the body’s blood vessels, so those with diabetic retinopathy often find its therapeutic benefits helpful.

L-CARNITINE

For people with diabetes, controlling insulin is everything. Studies are finding that L-carnitine may positively impact insulin sensitivity, disposal, and utilization.

CAMU CAMU

South America’s superfruit Camu Camu has deservedly earned the reputation of being an outstanding antioxidant. It contains very high levels of vitamin C and healthful flavonoids that can greatly impact one’s immune system. Now, research indicates it may even help reduce blood sugar.

CoQ10

Although our bodies produce CoQ10 (also known as Coenzyme Q10), we don’t always make enough. Heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer have all been associated with low levels of CoQ10. Oxidative stress can cause cell damage which can cause such conditions. CoQ10 helps generate cellular energy and has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, blood sugar levels, and obesity.

We can see these FGF chose these 17-key ingredients to give the maximum support to our glucose health. The majority are in concentrated powder form (specific components being certified organic). In the case of all ingredients, they are non-GMO (free of genetically modified ingredients), made in the USA, and produced at FDA inspected GMP facilities that work with independent labs to ensure potency, purity, and quality.

We’re pleased there is so much research going on in this field, and we are excited to see more and more studies done on humans and animals. Rest assured that FGF will follow the latest research and constantly improve its blends to provide you with the most effective products possible.

All-natural! All good!

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