Gluco-Mend

Gluco-Mend, provided by Douglas Laboratories® is a synergistic blend of herbs designed to offer nutritional support for healthy glucose support.

FUNCTIONS
Glucose metabolism that is associated with abnormally high blood glucose can lead to high levels of glycation. Glycation is the non-enzymatic attachment of sugars to
major molecules in the body, including proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Glycation reactions generate advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and glycotoxin intermediates. AGEs cause abnormal and destructive functioning of body proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. AGE-associated damage is suspected in the pathogenesis of many diseases and age-related deteriorations, such as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and severe diabetic complications, including neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, and cataracts.

Gymnema sylvestre is an Ayurvedic botanical that may assist in the regeneration and repair of pancreatic beta cells. Gymnema is also suspected of reducing intestinal glucose absorption.
Bitter melon(Momordica charantia) grows in tropical areas, including parts of East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicinal remedy. The fruit of this plant lives up to its name—it tastes very bitter. At least three different groups of constituents in bitter melon have been reported to have hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) or other actions of potential benefit in diabetes mellitus. These include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids.

Research shows that (-) hydroxycitric acid helps maintain a healthy balance of hepatic lipogenesis and gluconeogenesis, thus preventing excessive conversion of glucose from carbohydrate into body fat. It is found in Garcinia cambogia, a tropical fruit grown in Asian rain forest area. Research also indicates that (-) hydrocitric acid plays an important role in the regulation of a normal appetite.

INDICATIONS
Gluco-Mend may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to support nutritional control of blood sugar metabolism and protect against the harmful effects of excess blood sugar.

SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 3 capsules daily in divided doses or as directed by healthcare professional.

SIDE EFFECTS
The ingredients in Gluco-Mend are generally well-tolerated and do not cause side effects.

HOW SUPPLIED
Supplied in bottles of 90 capsules.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.