Why does blood sugar balance matter?
If you weren’t already asking, you should be. Blood sugar balance is the foundation of health. An imbalance in blood sugar is the foundation of all disease, from type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to cancer and obesity. It affects your moods, energy levels and sugar cravings, too. Maintaining steady blood sugar levels is key for mental clarity, weight loss, hormonal balance, reduced inflammation and disease prevention.
All of this being said, most of us are used to riding the blood sugar roller coaster day in and day out. We walk around exhausted, cranky, with compelling sugar cravings and stubborn belly fat that nothing seems to help, and we wonder why.
We help clients break free of this so they can get to their healthiest, most energetic selves with our balanced PFC (protein, fat and carbohydrates) eating approach to maintain stable blood sugar levels. We also realize that for almost all of us, focusing on food alone just isn’t enough. If you are sensitive to blood sugar swings, prone to sugar cravings or if you have a family history of diabetes, a form of diabetes or even insulin resistance yourself, then you can benefit from natural supplementation for blood sugar support.
Top 5 supplements for Blood Sugar Control:
1. Opti Glucose Redefined: This is a key supplement to take at meals, as it helps promote stable blood sugar levels and healthy glucose metabolism. Those who are sugar sensitive find this supplement to be extremely effective in helping with blood sugar balance, and it can helps to reduce the blood sugar crashes that cause sugar cravings.
2. Multicaps Redefined: This multivitamin is the one we recommend for those with blood sugar issues or diabetes. It provides the body with high doses of key nutrients like chromium which assists insulin’s ability to unlock the cell, and other nutrients like selenium, zinc and iodine which are important for blood sugar control, in addition to high levels of a broad spectrum of B vitamins to reduce stress and increase energy.
3. Probiotic Redefined: Probiotics are live bacteria which rejuvenate and replenish the good bacteria in your gut, promoting proper digestion and nutrient absorption. Since the intestinal tract is regularly compromised from stress, sickness and environmental toxins, everyone can benefit from supplementing with a good quality probiotic.
4. Glutacaps Redefined: Glutamine is an amino acid that plays a vital role in rebuilding and maintaining the structural lining of your digestive tract, which is important because for blood sugar balance it’s essential to be in the proper state to digest and absorb required nutrients. Glutamine works with probiotics to promote good digestion and nutrient absorption while reducing inflammation and warding off sugar cravings.
5. Fish Oil Redefined: Fish oil provides omega 3 fatty acids, which are helpful in balancing blood sugar levels, essential for brain health, and supportive of muscles and joints. We can eat a lot of fish and still not get enough omega 3s to support all of these critical areas of health.
BONUS: Protein Powder for Blood Sugar Control: The ideal protein powder for people with diabetes or blood sugar issues is one without added sugar that promotes blood sugar balance. Pure Primal Redefined is our recommended protein powder for those with diabetes as it has only only 3 grams of carbohydrates and 20 grams of protein per serving— ideal for blood sugar control. Pure Whey Redefined is another great option. I suggest adding in some extra healthy fat (such as blending in half an avocado, a tablespoon of MCT oil or a big spoonful of your favorite nut butter) for a blood sugar balancing drink that can be used as a meal or snack replacement.
How much should I take?
We recommend specific amounts of nutrients in the form of supplementation with high quality, pharmaceutical grade formulas from the Redefined Vitamins Store. There are general recommendations on the Redefined Vitamins website and on the bottle of each supplement, and we recommend meeting with a Dietitian Coach for individualized recommendations for best results.
Our clients see great results when adding in these key supplements in addition to focusing on eating PFC balanced. Now, what would be the point of making it a priority to take these great supplements if you weren’t absorbing them? This is where fat comes in. Fat helps promote nutrient absorption, giving you the greatest effect from your supplements. For more information on why fat is so important (and especially important for those with diabetes!) be sure to check out my last post, “5 Reasons Why People with Diabetes Need to Eat FAT.”
Get on the Fast Track!
Now you have some general recommendations you can get a jump start to getting your blood sugar under control! If you are ready to go deeper, hop into Bye Bye Belly Fat where you’ll learn all the ins and outs of keeping your blood sugar levels stable, and so much more! Learn more here.
