INSUL-OPT™ Complete combines the most powerful and effective herbs and nutrients into one product. Centuries of use and thousands of clinical studies have given rise to a growing trend in natural health and we have used it to create an exceptional all natural diabetic medicine. The herbs used in the daily support formula have a number of benefits including the ability to nourish the pancreas, increasing insulin sensitivity, regulating blood sugar, and stimulate insulin production.

Banaba is an herb made popular in the Philippines for its “insulin-like principal” and then reaffirmed by Japanese research. Research has shown that banaba directly affects glucose utilization in the body and that ingestion causes no side effects. It contains corosolic acid which is used to directly lower blood sugar.

Guggul is a well known herb that has successfully been used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These are issues that are common among people with diabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease so the benefits of guggul are much more pronounced for this demographic.

Bitter melon is used in a number of different forms all over the world. It is used for dysentery, gas, hepatitis, measles, and of course, diabetes. Clinical studies have found that at least three different groups of constituents have demonstrated hypoglycemic properties or other properties that benefit diabetes. Studies show that it can increase insulin secretion and sensitivity and glucose uptake.

Cinnamon is one of the most common herbs used in natural diabetic medicines. Its benefits are seen even with very small doses. Studies in the Diabetes Care journal have shown that cinnamon can reduce mean serum fasting glucose levels, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides. This will promote cardiovascular health and reduce the effects of diabetes.

Generations of people in India with diabetes have successfully chewed the leaves of gymnema sylvestre to help control blood sugar. It has been nicknamed “sugar destroyer” for a number of reasons. According to studies it has been shown to enhance the action of insulin in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. A study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology showed that over the course of a few months a group of people with type 1 diabetes was able to decrease their insulin dose by consuming gymnema sylvestre. Another study on a group of animals showed a marked increase in the number of beta cells in the pancreas.

Yarrow has a chemical composition similar to insulin. It is also used to treat wounds, which is common among people with diabetes. Because of its success in treating diabetes it has become one of the most common herbs in diabetes formulas.

Juniper has been shown to heal the pancreas where there has not been permanent damage. It has also been used to treat certain conditions of the kidneys, which are commonly damaged because of diabetic complications. Animal studies have also showed the ability of juniper to lower blood sugar in diabetic animals.

Vanadium is one of the most popular treatments for diabetes due to its insulin-like actions. A large number of studies have shown that treatment with vanadium has decreased dependency on a number of diabetic medicines including insulin. These benefits have been shown in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. There is also evidence that vanadium can help preserve beta cells. A study done on diabetic rats also showed the benefits of vanadium supplementation for up to 20 weeks after supplementation has ceased. The benefits of vanadium are most strongly associated with an increase in insulin sensitivity.

Fenugreek has become popular for people with diabetes because of its ability to slow gastric emptying and decelerate carbohydrate absorption. It also increases circulation which can help with a number of diabetic complications. Numerous studies have shown that fenugreek has the ability to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Fenugreek is also high in fiber which has added to its benefits.

EGCG is the active component of green tea and it has been shown to benefit people with diabetes in a number of ways. An abundance of studies have shown it has the ability to lower blood sugar levels through a number of mechanisms. It can enhance the action of insulin and affects the method by which glucose is absorbed. It also influences the release of glucose by the liver. Recent studies also suggest that it can reduce the amount of glucose that is absorbed by the intestines and released into the blood.

Alpha lipoic acid has been used in Europe for years to treat diabetic neuropathy. It has been extensively studied for diabetes and has become one of the most effective nutrients in combating the complications of diabetes. It is among the most powerful antioxidants on the market and it actually recycles traditional antioxidants like vitamins C and E to make them more effective. The American Diabetes Association has done multiple studies on alpha lipoic acid which have proven its effectiveness.

We have also added B vitamins for a natural boost of energy and their well known benefits on the nervous and digestive system.  They help break down carbohydrates for energy in the body, provide nutritional support to the eyes and liver, and can help with vasodilatation, which is helpful for people with type 2 diabetes.  B vitamins are one of the most popular treatments for neuropathy as well.  Studies in the European Journal of Endocrinology have also shown that the B vitamin folic acid can also help increase insulin sensitivity.

Brangard™ also adds a myriad of nutrients to the already strong profile of the daily support formula. It brings nutrients such as omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, soluble and insoluble fiber, gamma oryzanol, and phytosterols. With multiple patents and clinical studies to prove its worth it is a powerful addition to this product.

Chromium is the single most popular nutrient used in diabetic medicine and may one day be instrumental in a cure for Diabetes. Chromium's function in our bodies is critical; without it, the hormone insulin would not work.  A recent study that has been reported, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Nutrition, showed dramatic improvements in blood sugar using less than one milligram of supplemental chromium picolinate.  Chromium strengthens certain effects of insulin on the body's cells; in other words, it doesn't work by stimulating the body to make more insulin, but rather chromium makes the insulin, which is present function more effectively in the cells of the body.  Some studies have even found that chromium supplements enable certain people with diabetes to decrease their dosage of diabetes medications. Taking the chromium with vitamin B3 (niacin, which is also in the daily support formula) may enhance the chromium's effects.