GLUCOSE-OK
Energy dip after eating? Constant cravings for sweets?
Manage your blood sugar levels and boost your well-being!
GLUCOSE-OK® contains white mulberry extract, which has been scientifically proven to reduce the breakdown of carbohydrate by up to 40%. As a result, the body absorbs less glucose and avoids glucose and insulin spikes after a carbohydrate-rich meal. The non-digestible carbohydrates promote a feeling of fulness, reduce cravings and hunger, and support a healthy gut flora as prebiotics. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of stable blood sugar levels.
In synergy with healthy eating and physical activity, GLUCOSE-OK® supports individuals in their journey toward balanced blood sugar levels. GLUCOSE-OK® is a complete formula, containing Vitamin C, which contributes to collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, and together with Vitamin B12, plats a role in energy-producing metabolism.
How is GLUCOSE-OK® used?
Take 1 capsule daily with breakfast.
For optimal results, a second capsule can be taken with a carbohydrate-rich lunch or dinner.
The capsule may be opened.
GLUCOSE-OK® contains 250 mg white mulberry extract (Reducose®), 100mg cinnamon, 20µg chromium, 40 mg vitamin C and 1.25µg vitamin B12. It is available in a pack of 30 capsules (CNK 4853-560). NUT_PL 52/95
Reducose® is a trademark of Phynova
What is Glucose?
Carbohydrates, also called saccharides, can be divided into 3 groups:
- MONOSACCHARIDES
- DISACHARIDEN
- POLYSACCHARIDES
Glucose is a monosaccharide and can be found , for example, in fruit, onions and corn. The largest source of carbohydrates in our diet comes in the form of di- and polysaccharides. These longer carbohydrate chains are broken down by enzymes in your saliva and intestines into monosaccharides. These small sugar molecules can then be easily absorbed in the intestines and are further distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream.
Why is glucose important for our body’s proper functioning?
Despite its negative reputation, glucose actually plays a very important role. This sugar molecule is burned in our body’s cells to produce energy for muscle contractions, nerve transmission and the proper functioning of red blood cells. In the brain, it is even the main source of energy.
A constant supply is crucial for cognitive functions such as thinking, memory and concentration. That’s why our body has an ingenious mechanism to regulate glucose supply.
Keeping your blood sugar levels balanced is key!
After a meal, your body has to process a large amount of carbohydrates in a short time, which leads to (too) many glucose molecules entering the bloodstream. When your blood sugar level rises, the pancreas produces the hormone insulin. This hormone ensures that tissue cells open their doors to absorb glucose. The sugar molecule is then either burned for energy or stored as glycogen for later use (mainly in the liver and muscle tissue). Between meals, your body still needs fuel. When blood sugar levels drops below a certain treshold, the hormone glucagon is released. It retrieves stored glucose and sends it back into the bloodstream to supply tissue cells and the brain with the energy they need. The body thus maintains a constant and stable supply of glucose to tissue cells en the brain. A normal blood sugar level ranges between 70 and 140 mg/dL (or 3.8-7.8 mmol/L).
Several factors can disrupt this biological mechanism: illness, medication, intense exercise, stress… Nutrition also has a significant impact. The body reacts strongly to carbohydrate-rich meals, rapidly producing insulin to manage the spike in sugar. This is why a sharp drop in blood sugar is often seen after a (carbohydrate-rich) meal. Scientists now understand that it’s not necessarily a single spike that’s harmful, but frequent spikes outside of normal range that can affect your overall health.
TIP: The right nutrition and physical activity can have a major impact on your blood sugar levels.
- Avoid foods with added and concentrated sugars, the so called high-glycemic foods. These cause rapid and high sugar spikes in your blood. Choose natural complex carbohydrates from whole grain products and vegetables. Limit fast sugars from processed snacks, candy and soft drinks. Combine carbohydrate intake with fiber from vegetables, fruits and nuts. This slows down the absorption of glucose in the intestines.
- By eating regular meals and normal portions, you help your body maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range.
- Drink enough water. This prevents dehydration and a higher concentration of sugars in your blood.
- Exercise helps your muscles absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Even a short walk after a meal can help regulate blood sugar spikes. By building muscle mass, insulin works more efficiently and muscle cells absorb glucose more easily.
Where can you find GLUCOSE-OK?
Supplements
Ask for our food supplements at your local pharmacy or parapharmacy
Online, these are only available through recognized online pharmacies, including: