Insulin

Insulin is the protein that our body secretes from the pancreas in response to high glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is then removed from the blood, bringing it back into acceptable levels. Diabetics have problems secreting or responding to insulin levels, so cannot control their blood sugar levels properly.

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Vanadium is toxic, but may help regulate blood sugar levels

Vanadium was once the wonder-drug in the treatment of diabetes. Today, vanadium compounds may be of help to type 2 diabetics.

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Trace Element Chromium Involved in Sugar Transport into Cells

Chromium is an essential trace element, but nitritionists are not really sure what it does. You therefore won’t find it on the ingredient lists, or daily recommended amounts printed on packaging.

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Magnesium for energy regulation, an enzyme co-factor and involved in muscle contraction

About 50% of the Magnesium in our bodies is found in bone. In the body, it has vital roles in muscle and nerve function, as well as heart rhythm, immune system and bones. It may help reduce blood pressure and may have a role in a whole host of medical problems when we are deficient, and most people probably are.

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Potassium – cellular transport, nerve & muscle function

Potassium is an essential mineral that often works with sodium to help the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane and into the cell. It’s essential for good heart, muscle and nerve function.

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Biotin (vitamin B7) an enzyme co-factor

Biotin is one of the vitamins most people have not heard of. Even by the common name of B7, people still scratch their heads. Biotin is a necessary to help many of the bodies enzymes carry out their functions. Making, storing and releasing energy are three important uses for this co-enzyme.

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