Wereke+™

Diabetes mellitus is the inability to metabolize carbohydrates resulting from insufficient insulin production or poor insulin utilization. People with this condition are not able to properly process glucose, a type of sugar the body uses for energy. As a result, glucose stays in the blood, causing blood glucose to rise. At the same time, however, cells can be starved of glucose. Diabetes can lead to several serious conditions involving the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.

There are two types of diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2. Childhood-onset diabetes is also called type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes. This condition requires pharmacological therapy, as the pancreas cannot produce sufficient insulin to process glucose. With type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, the pancreas often produces enough insulin, but the body has difficulty using it.

Wereke+™ has been combined with chromium polynicotinate, fenugreek, and alpha-lipoic acid, all important components to promote healthy blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

Originally from Northern Mexico, wereke has been used for decades to support glucose management. Most studies have been evaluated only in animals (mice) with promising results. At the end of the studies, most mice had improved levels of glycemia, body weight, and triglycerides. Even though research has not yet determined an effective dosage for human use, many people perceive improvement in their condition.

Fenugreek currently grows in many parts of the world. Its seeds are used medicinally and are high in soluble fiber, which helps control sugar by slowing down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Several studies have shown that fenugreek can improve metabolic symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes in humans by promoting safer blood glucose levels and improving glucose tolerance.

Because the organism needs a small amount of chromium to be healthy, chromium is considered an essential trace element. Chromium is a mineral discovered in France in the late 18th century, but was not considered a formal nutrient until 1960. Its intake may support blood sugar levels, according to research published in the Journal of Diabetes. After reviewing 41 studies on chromium in nutrition, it was concluded that chromium supplementation improved the glycosylated hemoglobin and fasting glucose levels of people with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the study without diabetes did not experience changes in their blood sugar levels, suggesting that the mineral is beneficial to diabetics.

Referred to as the universal antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is soluble in both fat and water. ALA is manufactured in the body and found in some foods, especially in liver and yeast. ALA has several potential benefits for people with diabetes. It promotes glucose uptake in type 2 diabetes, inhibits glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein), and has been used to improve diabetic nerve damage and reduce pain.