Keeping It Level Recent research suggests that the diet most Americans are raised on-one high in processed sugar-may be contributing to a substantial increase in diabetes. The theory is that a diet high in processed foods and sugar can throw off our natural system's balance, causing our sugar-regulating mechanisms to go awry. AIM GlucoChrom combines some of nature's strongest sugar modulators to help the body maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Chromium, vanadium and bitter melon appear to improve the processing of insulin, the hormone that helps sugar leave our bloodstream and enter our cells. Chromium has also been shown to lower body weight while increasing lean body mass. The normal recommended intake of chromium for adults and teens is generally defined as 50 to 200mcg daily, but the vast majority of Americans get less than 50mcg per day. Vanadium also improves insulin utilization, resulting in improved glucose tolerance and reducing the production of cholesterol. Bitter melon and Gymnema sylvestre both appear to enhance the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin. And our patented barley-based LeafBrand chromium is uniquely plant-based, for optimum absorption. It is believed this biologically active form is more readily absorbed and utilized by the body. BENEFITS Blood Sugar We hear a lot about the harmful effects of a poor diet on our health. We hear about how it leads to obesity, how it can lead to increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and how it can mean overall poor health due to lack of nutrition. Another risk of an unhealthy diet—especially if it includes large quantities of carbohydrates and simple sugars—is what it does to our blood sugar levels. Blood sugar is, simply enough, the amount of sugar (glucose) we have in our blood. When we eat, the body breaks down the carbohydrates in foods to produce sugars. The sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream, which carries it to every cell in the body. Blood sugar fuels the cells, providing them with the energy they need to keep us healthy. It is extremely important that blood sugar levels remain consistent and not be too high or too low. How It Works The amount of sugar in the blood is largely controlled by insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas. When the body recognizes that we are eating and turning food into sugars, the pancreas secretes insullin. Insulin acts as a travelguide, escorting sugar through the bloodstream and allowing it to enter the cells and be turned into energy. When the pancreas, insulin, and the cells are not working in harmony, the result can be diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a degenerative condition in which blood sugar levels are too high. The term diabetes describes either a deficiency of insulin or a decreased ability of the body to use insulin. Diabetes results in frequent urination, extreme thirst, increased appetite, unexplained weight loss, dry skin and frequent skin infections, recurrent vaginitis, blurred vision, fatigue, drowsiness, and nausea. Diabetes has the potential for serious long-term complications that can lead to increased risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, visual problems and blindness, slow healing of injuries, kidney failure, and damage to the nervous system. Diabetes is classified into two main types: Type I and Type II. Type I or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) commonly occurs in children and young adults and is also known as juvenile-onset diabetes. In this condition, the beta cells of the pancreas that manufacture the insulin that escorts blood sugar to the cells are not working, or not working well. There is not enough insulin produced to get the blood sugar to the cells and it remains in the bloodstream. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Type I diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness and lower limb amputations. Type II or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) commonly occurs in people over the age of 40 and is also known as adult-onset diabetes. In this condition, insulin is produced, but the cells remain resistant to it—they won’t allow insulin to bring in the blood sugar. This also results in high blood sugar levels. Type II diabetes is by far the most prevalent type, accounting for 90 to 95 percent of all diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Canadian Diabetes Association, an estimated 11 million Americans and 2 million Canadians have been diagnosed with diabetes. And, the NIH reports that an additional 5 million Americans have diabetes and don’t even know it. The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2025, 300 million people worldwide will have developed the condition, with the majority of these cases occurring in developing countries. The NIH also reports that 200,000 people die every year from complications caused by diabetes; that’s enough to make it the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the United States and the seventh in Canada. Diabetes impacts the physical, social, and financial well-being of society. It is estimated that the United States spends $98 billion annually on the direct and indirect costs related to diabetes. Canada spends $9 billion annually. Support for Blood Sugar In managing diabetes, it is important to prevent the complications mentioned previously by maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. This can be done through diet, exercise, and nutritional support. Of special interest in terms of nutritional support are the minerals chromium and vanadium and the herbs bitter melon and Gymnema sylvestre. These substances have been used both traditionally and by health practitioners for years to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Cardiovascular tie-in Triglyceride and cholesterol levels are often elevated in diabetics. Both vanadium and Gymnema sylvestre are helpful in lowering these levels. LeafBrand chromium—A new type of chromium supplement When AIM discovered that barley grass is beneficial not only when juiced but also as a carrier of other nutrients, we developed a totally unique, revolutionary method for delivering important nutrients to the body. In AIM GlucoChrom, we use barley grass as the medium through which chromium is supplied. The body most readily and naturally recognizes nutrients that are plant-bound, like the chromium in AIM GlucoChrom. When you use AIM GlucoChrom, you are sure to get chromium your body can use easily and efficiently. How to use AIM GlucoChrom Additional Blood Sugar Health Information Article. |
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