BLOOD SUGAR SUPPORT
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THE PROTOCOL
Berberine 500mg
Integrative Therapeutics
500 mg, three times per day, minimum 12 weeks
- In diabetic patients, demonstrated a reduction in blood glucose levels comparable in effect to hypoglycemic pharmaceutical interventions
- Overall effectiveness measured by reduction of T2DM biomarkers
Chromium picolinate
Pure Encapsulations
500 µg, two times per day, minimum four weeks
- Current literature confirms a minor reduction in blood glucose when supplemented consistently for four weeks or longer
- Chromium supplements should be taken with a carbohydrate-containing meal
Whole Psyllium Husks
NOW Foods
5 g, three times per day, minimum six weeks
- In diabetic patients, demonstrated minor to moderate reduction in blood glucose levels
15 g daily is a minimum dose and can be titrated up gradually to patient tolerance - However, no current literature points to an increased benefit using more than 15 g daily
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