Life Extension Natural Glucose Absorption Control

60 vegetarian capsules Item Catalog Number: 01471

This blend of four natural active ingredients is formulated to help support healthy blood glucose (blood sugar) levels in those already within normal range and metabolic wellness. It begins with iodine, a trace element involved in the production of T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), two thyroid hormones primarily responsible for regulating metabolism.10-12 Chromium is a critical micronutrient recognized for its vital role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in those already within normal range when used as part of a healthy diet.13-17 Phase 3™ Sucrase Inhibitor is an L-Arabinose and Chromium GlycoProtein Complex. Sucrase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose to fructose and glucose in the digestive tract for absorption into the bloodstream. Phase 3™ contains a phytonutrient called L-Arabinose that affects sucrase digestion and works synergistically with chromium to support healthy blood sugar and insulin levels in those already within normal range.66 The Alpha-Amylase Enzyme Aging reduces our ability to utilize the carbohydrates (and fats) that constitute what most would consider part of a healthy diet. The result is that as we grow older, our bloodstreams become chronically bloated with glucose and triglycerides in direct contrast to the youthful metabolic profile we have in our younger years. Emerging scientific research suggests that the alpha-amylase enzyme plays an undesirable role in the digestion of dietary carbohydrates and subsequent absorption of calories from starch and sugar. A natural bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris) moderates alpha-amylase activity. In a human trial in which all overweight participants were placed on a 2,000–2,200-calorie, carbohydrate-rich diet, those taking Phaseolus vulgaris lost 6.5 pounds and 1.2 inches in waist size in only 30 days compared with 0.8 pounds and 0.2 inches in the placebo group.32 Optimized Irvingia contains the identical Phaseolus vulgaris used in this study. The Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme Another intestinal enzyme that enables carbohydrate absorption is alpha-glucosidase. A patented seaweed extract (InSea2®) has demonstrated the ability to help maintain healthy levels of both alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase. When given to laboratory animals, this seaweed extract reduced after-meal (postprandial) glucose elevations by up to 90% compared with non-supplemented animals.63

 

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Block Absorption of Killer Carbohydrates