Gluco Balance Factor

Inhibit

Inhibit digestive enzymes that decompose starches and carbohydrates, slow down carbohydrate digestion and absorption, limit dietary intake, and exert a powerful "carb-cutting" effect.

Control

Increase the sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters, reduce their resistance and increase cellular uptake of carbohydrates, reduce post-meal spikes, and maintain normal postprandial levels.

Improve

Yeast provides plenty of micronutrients, which can improve a series of health issues related to low-energy, fatigue and abnormal levels.

Functions:

●           Inhibit digestive enzymes, slow down carbohydrate absorption

●           Increase the sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters, increase cellular uptake of carbohydrates

●           Reduce post-meal spikes

●           Lower bad fatty-acid level, dissolve sticky substances in blood

●           Stabilize vessel pressure

●           Improve “three-highs” conditions

●           Boost energy, improve fatigue and tiredness caused by high carbohydrate level

●           Enhance satiety, limit dietary intake

●           Reduce calorie intake, effective in weight management

Comparison of Carbohydrate-lowering products：

Dosage suggestions:

For general health purpose: Take 1 capsule twice a day before meal

For people concerned about blood sugar: Take 2 capsules daily before meal*

*It is recommended to continuously monitor changes in the level to adjust to the most appropriate dosage

Content: 350mg x 60 capsules

Caution: This is a natural product. The colour may change occasionally, but it does not affect the product quality. (This product needs to be kept in a cool dry place.)

Salacia reticulata - a royal herbal medicine native to India and Sri Lanka

●       Inhibit a variety of enzymes that break down carbohydrates and starches, slow down digestion and absorption

●       Reduce body's absorption of carbohydrates, effectively lower post-meal levels

Phaseolamin (White kidney bean extract) - anti-starch factor

●       Enhance satiety

●       Help limit dietary intake and reduce carbohydrate level in body

Mulberry leaf - carbohydrate controller

●       Increase the sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters, promote carbohydrate utilization and metabolism

●       Antioxidation and lower bad fatty acid level. Reduce post-meal spikes and maintain good cardiovascular health

Yeast extract - natural antioxidants

●       Provide plenty of micronutrients

●       Boost energy, improve fatigue and tiredness

When carbohydrates in food enter our stomach, they will be digested and broken down into smaller molecules. These molecules will then be absorbed into the bloodstream in our intestine. Carbohydrates are the major fuel source of our body. They can provide energy through metabolism in cells to support various daily activities, such as breathing, digestion, walking and sleeping. However, excessive carbohydrate intake may increase the level in blood. It will reduce the sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters, thereby affect the normal function of other parts of the body.

Inhibit digestion and absorption of starch

Starch-digesting enzymes such as amylases can catalyze the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into smaller molecules. Reducing the activity of these enzymes can significantly lower carbohydrate levels in blood.

Gluco Balance Factor contains Salacia reticulata, phaseolamin and mulberry leaves, which can help inhibit the activity of starch-digesting enzymes.

-          Salacia reticulata can reduce carbohydrate absorption by weakening α-amylase, thereby reducing the negative impacts caused by excessive carbohydrate level on the body. After taking it for 6 weeks, the fasting index can be reduced by 15%, from dangerous level of 140 to 120¹.

-          Recent studies also found that mulberry leaves have a unique alkaloid (DNJ) that can inhibit α-amylase, suggesting that it can effectively prevent starch from being digested and decomposed into small molecules, and reduce post-meal spikes. After taking mulberry leaves for 2 hours, the postprandial rise can be reduced by 30%².

Boost energy

Yeast extract is rich in glutathione (GSH) and vitamin B complex. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant. It can fight free radicals and protect brain cells from oxidative damage. Vitamin B helps promote carbohydrate metabolism, restore energy, improve fatigue and tiredness.

Increase sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters

Carbohydrate transporters are the keys for small carbohydrate molecules to enter cells. As age increases, the sensitivities of carbohydrate transporters may gradually decrease, making it difficult for small carbohydrate molecules to enter cells. Large amounts of carbohydrates will stay in the vessels, and may cause a series of related health problems. Mulberry leaves and Salacia reticulata are found to be effective in increasing the sensitivity of carbohydrate transporters. They are like repairing defective keys, and opening the doors for carbohydrates to enter cells, thereby reducing the carbohydrate level in blood.

Enhance satiety

Phaseolamin (White kidney bean extract) can inhibit the secretion of ghrelin and reduce appetite. Research has shown that after taking white kidney beans for 3 hours, ghrelin secretion is significantly reduced by about 10%. This can help enhance satiety, thereby reducing the absorption of carbohydrates from diet.³.

Related research

1.          Kajimoto, O., Kawamori, S., Shimoda, H., Kawahara, Y., Hirata, H., & Takahashi, T. (2000). Effects of a diet containing Salacia reticulata on mild type 2 diabetes in humans. A placebo-controlled, cross-over trial. Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi, 53(5), 199–205.

2.         Chung, H. I., Kim, J., Kim, J. Y., & Kwon, O. (2013). Acute intake of mulberry leaf aqueous extract affects postprandial glucose response after maltose loading: Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study. Journal of Functional Foods, 5(3), 1502–1506.

3.         Spadafranca, A., Rinelli, S., Riva, A., Morazzoni, P., Magni, P., Bertoli, S., & Battezzati, A. (2012). Phaseolus vulgaris extract affects glycometabolic and appetite control in healthy human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition, 109(10), 1789–1795.

Modern society is filled with refined foods. Pastries, candies, and sugary beverages will pose hidden threats to our health. Refined foods refer to products that were heavily processed. Differ from whole foods, fibre and nutrients of refined foods were removed during processing. Sugar and harmful additives were often added. This may increase the calorie content and lead to elevated post-meal levels.  For your better health, you should take action immediately.

Suggestions for lowering carbohydrate level :

●       Have meals at regular time every day. Smaller-sized but more frequent meals will help.

●       Control sizes of each meal. Avoid eating too much or too little in the same meal.

●       Eat more high-fibre food items, such as vegetables and fruits.

●       Eat more unprocessed whole foods. For example, you can choose brown rice instead of white rice, choose potatoes instead of chips, eat fruits instead of drinking fruit juice.

●       Adopt healthy cooking methods, such as steaming, boiling and poaching.

●       Reduce consumption of sugary foods.

FAQ

Q: Is it suitable for people who are concerned about blood pressure?

A: Suitable. The ingredients of "Glucose Balance Factor" are all natural, among which mulberry leaves have the effect of stabilizing blood pressure and reducing bad fatty acids. When combined with the "Heart Support Factor", it can simultaneously improve and prevent cardiovascular problems.

Q: Is it suitable for people with weight management?

A: Suitable. The four natural ingredients of "Glucose Balance Factor" can inhibit the activity of amylase, thereby slowing down starch decomposition and carbohydrate absorption. When combined with the "Carbo-cut Diet", it can help eliminate fat and lose weight.

Gluco Balance Factor is suitable for people:

●       This product is suitable for people concerned about blood sugar^

●       With high fasting and post-meal level

●       Who need to limit carbohydrates intake

●       With high risk of developing chronic health problems

^This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.