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Zone Blood Sugar Support is a patented extended-release alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplement. This increased plasma lifetime of ALA ensures that it can help with blood sugar metabolism and oxidative stress reduction. ALA is a compound made in trace quantities in human cells; it is a coenzyme involved in oxidative glucose metabolism and blood sugar stabilization.1,2 Studies demonstrate that ALA has significant antioxidant properties.3 ALA also acts as an antioxidant hub due to its capacity to help regenerate other antioxidants such as glutathione, vitamins C and E, and coenzyme Q10.4,5,6 Studies also show supplementation with ALA is efficient in the maintenance of healthy nerve conduction, especially with those who have blood glucose problems.7*
- Promotes healthy blood sugar8,9
- Helps recycle and regenerate other antioxidants such as glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E, and CoQ10
- Extended-Release: Increases time to maximum plasma concentrations by 250%10
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
Supplement Facts
Blood Sugar Support and the Zone Wellness Pyramid
References
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: One Tablet
Servings Per Container: 60 |
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Amount
Per Serving |
% Daily
Value* |
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Biotin |
400 |
mcg |
133% |
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Alpha Lipoic Acid |
400 |
mg |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value Not Established |
Other Ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, cellulose esters, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid†, magnesium stearate†, silica and potassium carbonate. |
† Derived from vegetable sources. | |
Maintaining healthy blood glucose is important because low levels of glucose are detrimental to optimal brain function and high levels of glucose can be problematic. High blood glucose is a reactive compound capable of irreversibly linking to free radical proteins and forming advanced glycosylated end products (AGEs). AGEs can build up with sustained high glucose levels and are associated with accelerated mechanisms of aging.11 This is why the body has developed a number of unique hormonal systems to maintain a range of healthy blood glucose levels. These hormonal systems require the continued use of the Zone Wellness Pyramid to optimize the body’s glucose control mechanisms.
To maintain healthy blood glucose levels requires a constant balance of protein and low-glycemic load carbohydrates at each meal.
4 capsules per day. Initially a person should start with OmegaRx to reduce the pro-inflammatory potential of excess glucose. After 30 days, begin to slowly replace OmegaRx capsules with EicoRx capsules to promote cellular rejuvenation and continue to regulate pro-inflammatory responses that are the underlying cause of insulin resistance.
2 tablespoons (30 ml) per day. The polyphenols in SeaHealth Plus are powerful antioxidants that help regulate the free radicals generated by excess blood glucose. These polyphenols also activate the enzyme AMP kinase that directs incoming nutrients to ATP production as opposed to fat storage.
Take 2 tablets daily. Once you are following the Zone Wellness Pyramid on a consistent basis, you can consider adding a condition-specific supplement to your dietary program to enhance blood glucose control. Alpha lipoic acid acts as a central hub of your antioxidant regeneration system and therefore regulates reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by excess glucose. ROS are damaging molecules that can contribute to health issues as well as speed up the aging process. By using controlled release ALA, more stable levels of nutrients can be maintained in the blood for longer periods of time.
1 Estrada DE, et al, “Stimulation of glucose uptake by the natural coenzyme alpha-lipoic acid/thioctic acid: participation of elements of the insulin signaling pathway.” Diabetes. 1996 Dec; 45(12):1798-804.
2 Kamenova, P, “Improvement of insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes after oral administration of alpha-lipoic acid.” Hormones, 2006; 5(4):251-258.
3 Panneerselvam KS et al, “L-Carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid improves mitochondrial function during ageing process.” Clinical Nutrition, 2006 May 9; l.
4 Packer L, et al, “Alpha-lipoic acid as a biological antioxidant.” Free Radical Biology Medicine, 1995; 19(2):227-250.
5 Pari L, et al, “Protective effect of alpha-lipoic acid against chloroquine-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.” Journal of Applied Toxicology; 2004 Jan-Feb; 24(1):21-6.
6 Melhem MF, et al, “Effects of dietary supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid on early glomerular injury in diabetes mellitus.” Journal of the American Society of Nephrology; 2001 Jan, 12(1):124-33.
7 Negrisanu G, et al, “Effects of 3-month treatment with the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, 1999 Jul-Sep; 37(3):297-306.
8 Evans JL, et al, “Pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and fructosamine-lowering effect of a novel, controlled release formulation of alpha-lipoic acid.” Endocrine Practice, 2002; 8:29-35.
9 Evans JL, et al, “Alpha-lipoic acid: a multi-functional antioxidant that improves insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes.” Diabetes Technology Therapy, 2000; 2:401-413.
10 Evans JL, et al, “Pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and fructosamine-lowering effect of a novel, controlled release formulation of alpha-lipoic acid.” Endocrine Practice, 2002; 8:29-35.
11 Sears, Barry, The Anti-Aging Zone, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., New York, NY, 1999; p. 46-48. |
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