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Supplements for Diabetics



Nutritional/Dietary Supplements

From tablets to powders, and capsules to liquids, nearly half of the adult population in the United States consumes nutritional supplements. And why not? We have become a health-conscious society, acutely aware that our food may be lacking in the nutrients we need to fight off everything from common ailments to serious disease.

That wasn’t always the case. Years ago most of the food in this country was grown on small local farms and supplied to nearby communities. Crops were at the mercy of the elements and pesticides were virtually unknown. The vitamins and minerals that were absorbed from the soil into the food was digested during eating and subsequently used by the body.

Crops used to be farmed on small local farms



Unfortunately, the small family farm is increasingly becoming a thing of the past as huge conglomerates are taking over food production. The goal is maximum crop yields in the shortest amount of time. To that end, many farming operations turn to herbicides and pesticides to ensure peak production with little spoilage when the food arrives at your local grocery store.

In fact, the use of chemical fertilizers and more pesticides has changed the soil environment and the way we grow food resulting in produce that contains less micronutrients than before. In addition, food is often being harvested before it is fully ripe, robbing it of a crucial phase of nutritional development when vitamin and mineral absorption occurs.

Now a days, everything needs to be mass produced



Water also plays an important role in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Years ago it was common for fields to be watered from wells or rivers that were untreated and rich in nutrients. Today’s water is “cleansed” of contaminants and filled with fluoride and chloride. While this is recognized as a necessary step in today’s modern world, it can have an adverse effect on the foods we eat by reducing the level of vitamins and minerals that would normally be absorbed into the soil.

large scale irrigation is needed to support crop growth



It’s not surprising that supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are meant to be taken in addition to healthy food, not in place of, and they include vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids and any part of those substances, such as extracts and concentrates. Take a look at the types of products available today:

Macronutrients
  • amino acids
  • proteins
  • essential fatty acids
Micronutrients
  • vitamins
  • minerals
Enzymes
  • digestive enzymes
  • antioxidant enzymes
Probiotics
  • beneficial bacteria in the gut

Herbal Supplements

herbal supplements hold many secrets

We would be remiss to talk about herbs and diabetes without mentioning cinnamon. There has been quite a bit of research into the effects of cinnamon on diabetes and other health related issues. Although the results are still mixed, we believe you should understand what has been found regarding cinnamon and diabetes.




The government does not regulate this industry. As a result, it is up to you to protect yourself as much as possible from poorly made or unsafe products. Before taking any product, consider the following:
  • Discuss the supplement with your physician.
  • Determine if the claims about the products are realistic.
  • Find out if there are any side effects.
  • Determine if any studies have been made regarding the product’s safety.
  • Find out if the product will interact with any prescription or non-prescription medications you are taking.
  • Find out how long it will be before you begin to see results.
  • Be sure the brand is reputable.
  • Do not take herbal supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Purchase products that have an expiration date; a lot or batch number is also beneficial.
  • The list of ingredients should state which part of the plant was used – root, leaf or blossom, for example.
  • Products created by cold pressed extraction or supercritical extraction are much safer than chemical extraction.
  • Raw herbs are not as effective as herbal concentrate and extract.


In our research, we have found several daily supplements that can be very benificial if taken on a regular basis. The problem with most of these supplements is that they only work on specific areas of the body.

We have, however, found one product that works on multiple areas of the body. This product places your body in a state of balance so that it is better able to focus on the areas that need help.

This is a relatively new product to the market, but years of clinical research has gone into each of the four primary extracts.

Additionally, the manufacturing process that is utilized provides a very unique effect in that it shows an immediate result. No other product that we have found has such a powerful combination of extracts, combined with a unique delivery system that shows immediate, objective results.

In addition to being beneficial to diabetes, individuals taking this product have reported an increase in strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, mental clarity, focus, calmness, and recall.

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