CONTROL GLUCOSE METABOLISM

Glucosamine is a nutritional supplement formulated to aid the body to control
glucose metabolism and maintain normal blood sugar levels. The factors are pH
responsive to protect all glandular tissue from gastric deactivation, thus
insuring maximum availability of intact components at the site of assorption.
Simply stated, Glucosamine helps the body help itself, adding nutrients that may
be lacking in the diet, or due to stress or disease.

With over thirty years in alternative health care , Healthquest Nutrition
(http://www.healthquestnutrition.com/) has found MBi Glucostatin beneficial in
helping to control glucose metabolism and maintain blood sugar levels.
Glucostatin is a combination of imported, lyophilized New Zealand gladular
tissue, Vitamin A palmitate, Vitamin C, Thiamine HCI, Riboflavin, Niacinamide,
Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine HCI, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Niacin, Zinc
(Asparate), GTF Chromium, Manganese, (Asparate), Selenium (Selenite), Adrenal,
Liver, Pancreas , bovine Thyroid tissue and Kelp.

To help outline the nutritional function of each ingredient I will give a short
synopsis of the their individual and combined importance.

Vitamin A promotes growth and protein synthesis. It is important because of its
role in the synthesis of nucleotides, proteins, glycoprotein's and lipoproteins
. Vital for control of hypoglycemia and/or diabetes.

Vitamin C is essential . It hydroxylates proline and lysine for crosslink
protein chains to for connective tissue strength and for teh synthesis of
adrenal steroids in preventing fatique. Vitamin C stimulates metabolism,
formation of hemoglobin; Metabolism of phenylaline, tyrosine,and tryptophan,
important to amino acids. Vitamin C also increases oxygen in the blood.

Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1) helps change glucose into energy or fat, helps
metabolize fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and balances nerves. It is involved in
the synthesis of DNA and RNA , and in the repair of neural tissue.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) also assists in the metabolism of fats and proteins,
forms some enzymes. It is important in cell respiration.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) plays a role in releasing energy from fats, proteins
and carbohyradrates. It is involved in the respiratory cycle, tissue oxidation,
normal function of the digestive tract, nervous system and lowers blood
pressure.

Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5 ) is involved in the metabolism of cholestrol,
the release of energy from fats, protein, cell oxidation and synthesis of
triglycerides, phospholipids, all steroids and important amines in the brain. It
is essential for the synthesis of acetylcholine, an important regulator of nerve
tissue.

Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) helps prevent muscular weakness, converts amino
acids and is essential in metabolism of proteins and fats. Pyridoxine helps
maintain sodium - potassium balance and proper DNA/RNA action. It is involved in
synthesis of antibodies and tetrahydrofolic acid, porphyrins for hemoglobin and
brain health.

Vitamin B12 is neccessary for the formation of new blood and reproductive cells,
bone marrow, nervous system and GI Tract.

Biotin acts as a coenzyme in carbon dioxide, participates in enzymatic
reactions, deaminates amino acids and is essential in the formation of nucleic
acids and glycogen.

Zinc is essential in the synthesis of nucleic acids, reproduction and growth,
metabolism of Vitamin B1, phosphorus, protein and absorption and activity of
vitamins - specifically B Complex. Zinc plays a vital role for over 25 enzymes
involved in digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates. Zinc is a component of
insulin.

Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) Chromium makes it possible for insulin to attach
to cell membranes to initiate the transport of glucose into cells. It is
essential for maintaining blood sugar levels and for synthesis of glycogen. It
helps prevent high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. GTF Chromium
increases the effect of insulin and stimulates insulin production. It decreases
serum lipids, increases high density serum lipoproteins, and builds healthy
arteries.

Manganese is another mineral essential for bone metabolism, many enzyme
reactions, sythesis of glycoprotein, Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) , respiration,
growth, reproduction. It helps in the utilization of glucose and maintenance of
blood sugar levels. Manganese also aids normal function of the pancreas, nerves,
brain, muscles, tissue repair, utilization of Vitamins B1 and E, DNA, immune
system, cellular energy and cell respiration.

Selenium acts as a major antioxidant, preserves elasticity of tissues, promotes
normal body growth and fertility.

The inclusion of Adrenal tissue is added for blood sugar regulation and
metabolism. Pancreas tissue is added to the Glucostatin formula because it
supports the primary digestive gland - especially once the food has been broken
down in the stomach/duodenum.

Liver aids in digestion, fat metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, stabilizes
blood sugar, lowers cholestrol and lipids. It removes glucose from the
intestinal blood which it synthesizes into glycogen , then stores it. Liver
support is so important. The liver deaminates amino acids and changes them into
proteins. It regulates blood volume, supplies creatine for muscles, regulates
constituents of the blood and removes noxious agents. In addition it saturates
the hepatic tissue with freshly oxygenated blood.

The Thyroid controls liver and protein synthesis and influences the formation of
RNA. It increases the activity of the sodium-potassium pump. The thyroid
controls epinephrine and nor-epinephrine for the maintenance of blood sugar.

Kelp provides a natural source of iodine for proper throid support.

GTF Chromium and Pancreas tissue, supplemented with the other important
nutrients listed above make Glucostatin extremely effective. To order this
product please visit http://www.healthquestnutrition.com/


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1. Adams and Murry, Mind and the B Vitamins
Larchmont Books, NY pp 81, 264-268, 271. 1977
2. Mason, The Methyl Approach to Hypoglycemia.
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Phila. 1975
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