High blood sugar is something that causes daily worry for
people living with diabetes and prediabetes. But even though we’ve revealed a world of ways
to help you better control your glucose levels, you may still experience a glucose spike due
to your meals, your stress levels, or even from being deficient in certain nutrients.
Yes, it’s true - experts have found that lacking certain important nutrients
can trigger more blood sugar imbalance. However, adding nutritional supplements to
your regular diet can be a great way to not only limit blood sugar imbalances but also
to help lower your blood sugar quickly if you find yourself in the midst of a glucose spike.
So… which specific nutritional supplements might help you in your fight against diabetes?
Don’t go anywhere! We’re about to share the 3 best supplements to lower blood sugar quickly.
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Now, let’s explore... THE 3 BEST SUPPLEMENTS TO
LOWER BLOOD SUGAR QUICKLY At Number 3. Berberine
We have featured this supplement in our previous videos…
Or maybe you’ve heard about this supplement already…
But “What exactly is berberine?” Berberine is a bioactive alkoloid compound
that can be extracted from several different plants. It’s already been in use for generations
in Ayurvedic practices and Chinese medicine, but it is quickly growing in world-wide popularity.
In fact, recent research has found promising results for berberine
use in the treatment of high blood sugar. A National Library of Medicine meta-analysis
of the efficacy of berberine on people with type-2 diabetes found that consuming 600 to
2,700 miligrams of berberine daily can lower fasting blood sugar levels by up to 20%!
The study also showed that berberine has the ability to lower HbA1c levels by 12%,
while also improving blood lipid levels. Other research has shown that berberine
can be effective at enhancing blood sugar control when paired with diabetes
medications such as metformin and glipizide. Berberine seems to have these effects by
activating the AMPK enzyme, which plays a major role in regulating metabolism.
So… Can you consume ayurvedic herbs like berberine safely as a diabetic?
Yes… but speak with your doctor or dietician first…
As this supplement may cause side effects… such as stomach pain.
Starting with a small dosage is a great way to see how your body responds to berberine.
Number 2. Vitamin D Yep, you can get vitamin
D in pill form! That’s good news, because vitamin D is important for multiple bodily
functions. It not only strengthens bones and muscle, it aids the immune system and
decreases the risk of heart disease. Research also suggests that it can aid weight loss.
Plus, vitamin D increases the body’s responsiveness to insulin by improving
the health of pancreatic cells. The National Institutes of Health
recommends that the average adult injest approximately 10 to 20 micrograms, or 400
to 800 international units of vitamin D daily. But some studies now suggest that most people
should consume 1500 to 5000 international units of vitamin D for optimal health.
Luckily, there are many healthy and delicious foods which supply vitamin D, including chicken,
eggs, oatmeal, some cheeses, and fatty fish, like salmon. In fact, a 100 gram serving of
salmon provides approximately 66% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin D.
Still, it’s quite possible that you simply are not regularly
getting enough of this essential antioxidant. In fact, research has shown that roughly 24%
of American adults are deficient in vitamin D. And scientists estimate that upwards of 40% of
Europeans have chronic vitamin D deficiency. Meanwhile, researchers in India found that
over 90% of type 2 diabetic participants were significantly lacking in vitamin D.
So vitamin D supplements may get your body on the right track, especially if you currently
suffer from blood sugar dysregulation. A recent study involving over 90 prediabetic
participants concluded that short-term vitamin D supplementation can lower HbA1c levels.
And a separate trial found that type 2 diabetic participants who consumed 4500
international units of vitamin D daily for 2 months had significant improvements in
their HbA1c and fasting blood sugar levels. So, whether you acquire it from your food,
or you get it in pill form, make sure to consume plenty of vitamin D each and every day.
But if you find that vitamin D alone is not lowering your blood sugar levels as quickly
as you would like, you might want to try possibly the #1 supplement for improved glucose regulation.
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better managing your blood sugar… Number 1. Magnesium
High blood glucose and insulin resistance can end up flushing many minerals out
of your body, especially magnesium. In fact, there is a strong link between
blood sugar imbalance and magnesium deficiency. A recent study found that 38% of those who had
poor control over their blood glucose levels also had low levels of magnesium in their blood.
But why is this mineral so important, especially for those suffering from diabetes?
Magnesium is involved in multiple biochemical reactions within the body, including energy
production, protein formation, and nervous system regulation. Plus, magnesium is utilized in the
body’s insulin secretion process, and it can help regulate the absorption of glucose in the blood.
In general, doctors recommend consuming around 310 to 420 milligrams of magnesium per day. And, of
course, you can acquire magnesium the traditional way – through your diet. Magnesium is found in
nuts, seeds and legumes, avocados, bananas, whole grains, leafy greens, even in dark chocolate.
But it’s estimated that over 50% of adults are not currently ingesting enough magnesium
from food sources. Even pumpkin seeds, one of the most magnesium-rich foods available,
supply just half of the daily recommended intake in a quarter-cup serving.
That means, to get the proper daily allotment of magnesium in your diet alone, you might need to
consume large amounts of certain fat-rich foods. So magnesium supplementation can indeed help
you cross that finish line without going overboard on calories or fat.
A recent meta-analysis found that prediabetic and type 2 diabetic participants who took magnesium
supplements daily for up to 24 weeks experienced significant reductions in fasting blood sugar.
And the same review also noted that increasing your magnesium intake by an extra 50 milligrams
may help further decrease your fasting blood sugar by an extra 3% for each time of use.
Plus, studies have shown that magnesium supplementation can work to improve sleep quality,
increase energy levels, reduce anxiety, and it helps to support proper blood pressure.
So, magnesium supplements can work to aid your glucose control, and they may aid
your body in a variety of other ways as well. But, when all is said and done, you can still
acquire this essential mineral by consuming a range of nutritious and delicious foods,
like those wonderful avocados, salmon, spinach, and even cashews and almonds.
So, now you know the 3 best supplements to lower blood sugar.
But, while it should go without saying, we ARE going to say it:
Speak with your doctor BEFORE giving supplementation a try.
Your body requires proper amounts of magnesium, vitamin D, and berberine,
but, as is the case with most things in life, you can still get too much of a good thing.
It is possible to accidentally ingest dangerous levels of most any nutrient.
So don’t get ahead of yourself here. Be sure to formulate a plan with your
physician or dietitian before taking supplements.
But now we want to know – have you already tried any type of supplementation?
What recommendations do you have for our community?
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