Everyone knows the so-called afternoon slump. You feel tired and decide to quickly have a piece of cake to restore your energy. A little later you do indeed feel invigorated, but soon your energy level drops further than before. How come? This phenomenon has everything to do with your blood glucose level. In this blog we take a closer look at what exactly blood glucose is, how it works and we also discuss Glycodin, a supplement that can help you support your blood glucose levels.
What is blood glucose
Blood glucose, also called blood sugar, refers to the concentration of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important source of energy for the body, especially for the brain and muscles. The amount of glucose in the blood is strictly regulated to ensure that the body functions properly.
Glucose comes from the food we eat. Carbohydrates are the main supplier of glucose and carbohydrates are an important component of, for example, bread, rice, pasta, fruit, and sweets, cookies and cake. After digestion, these carbohydrates are converted into glucose, which then enters the bloodstream.
How does blood glucose work?
Glucose is the main source of energy for your cells, especially your brain and muscles. After eating carbohydrates, they are broken down in your digestive system into glucose and this ends up in your blood. This causes an increase in your blood glucose level.
To transport glucose from your blood to your cells, your body produces insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin acts like a key that opens the doors of your cells, allowing glucose to enter. This helps your blood glucose level drop back to normal.
What causes low blood glucose levels?
If you consume quickly digestible carbohydrates, such as sweets or soft drinks, your blood glucose level will rise quickly. Your body responds to this by producing a large dose of insulin, which often leads to a rapid drop in your blood glucose levels. This can make you tired and lethargic, causing you to turn to sugar again – and so begins the vicious cycle of high peaks and low lows.
What are the consequences of a low blood glucose level?
If the blood glucose level is too low, the pancreas produces glucagon to increase the glucose level in the blood. Because in addition to having a persistent craving for sweets, you also become tired, lethargic and irritable.
It is therefore important to keep your blood glucose level as constant as possible to avoid high peaks and deep valleys. In addition, regular high sugar intake can lead to chronically elevated insulin levels, which can contribute to insulin resistance, a condition in which cells become less sensitive to insulin.
There are many factors that influence maintaining a stable blood glucose level. This includes the right diet, limiting fast sugars (snacks) and reducing stress. In short, ensuring a healthy lifestyle is important.
Glycodin helps
Glycodin can help if we want to provide our body with extra support in maintaining normal glucose levels. This formula contains a generous amount of chromium picolinate, biotin per capsule and also biologically active magnesium (magnesium taurate) and the endogenous fatty acid alpha-lipoic acid for support.
Chromium, also known as chromium, is needed to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Chromium picolinate is the bioavailable and organically bound form of chromium.
Biotin, an important B vitamin, is included because of its ability to release energy from our diet. This vitamin therefore supports the energy level in the body. In addition, research has shown that chromium and biotin reinforce each other in stabilizing the glucose level in the blood.
Follow the Recommended Dosage: Respect the recommended dosage to maximize benefits and minimize possible side effects.
Consult a Professional: If you have any concerns about using Glycodin, always consult a qualified professional. They can provide personal advice based on your needs.
Approved Health Claims
The following approved health claims may be made for the ingredients of Glycodin:
Chromium helps ensure (the maintenance of) normal/natural blood sugar levels
Chromium contributes to normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and proteins
Biotin contributes to normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and proteins
Biotin activates the natural energy in the body
Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and helps keep the skin healthy
Biotin contributes to brain and nerve functions involved in reasoning and has a positive influence on the functioning of the nervous system
Biotin is for maintaining the normal structure and function of the mucous membranes
Magnesium has a beneficial effect on normal energy-yielding metabolism
Magnesium contributes to a good electrolyte balance and normal protein synthesis
Magnesium supports the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Magnesium has a positive influence on the functioning of the nervous system
Magnesium is important for maintaining normal muscle function and helps keep teeth strong
Magnesium contributes to normal mental performance and normal psychological functioning
Conclusion
A healthy diet and lifestyle are the basis of good health. However, it can be difficult to remain constantly alert to this. Supplements often provide welcome support to optimize our well-being. Meditech Europe has been a trusted name in the field of nutritional supplements for many years and has included Glycodin in its range. This nutritional supplement contributes to maintaining normal blood glucose levels in the body.
Our commitment to quality and reliability has made us one of the most respected manufacturers. If you are looking for a reliable supplier, you have come to the right place.
Meditech Europe is ready to advise you in your choice of our high-quality products. Contact us at info@meditecheurope.nl. We are happy to help you with information about our nutritional supplements and their use.
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