Natural plant based ways to improve your insulin sensitivity

Recently I posted an article on the importance of optimising insulin and how insulin resistance can lead to high inflammation and disease. Today I'd like to share what natural plant based supplements can help keep our bodies insulin sensitive.

I really like magnesium oil it's vital for production overall function and delivery of insulin around the body. Magnesium is the key to opening up the walls of the cell membranes for glucose to enter.

The best form of delivery is through the skin transdermally. This way it bypasses the GI tract and is easily absorbed. 

Mike Mahler carries a great Magnesium recovery oil which also promotes great sleep,reduced inflammation and quicker recovery after workouts.

Apple cider vinegar has shown to reduce a high carbohydrate insulin spike. 

Dr Carol Johnston run a study where 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar were given to a group before a high carbohydrate meal and it dramatically chopped blood sugar from an insulin resistance group by 50%. It even out shone diabetes drug metformin.

Cinnamon works in a similar manner to our own insulin by lowering the blood sugar levels in our bloodstream. The potent ingredient within cinnamon is "methylhydroxychalcone polymer" that's a mouthful!-pun intended. MHCP is proven to reduce blood sugar,triglycerides LDL cholesterol levels. Recommend 1 tsp per day. I normally add to my morning smoothie.

Acetyl L-carnitine or carnitine tartrate helps improve our cells burning activity and regulates glucose. It increases our fatty acids ability to be transferred into efficient fat burning by our cells. 

Leftover energy from cells can be moved to organs for fuel-if needed. Also increases a positive mood with added benefits for brain health. Put with R-lipoic acid 1-2g 2-3 times a day.

R-lipoic acid works in the same manner as insulin does in the bloodstream,when we eat. It increases the metabolising effect of glucose in the blood,so the right amount is used in the body, and not going to stored bodyfat. One100mg tablets at meals 3x a day.

Resveratrol stimulates a protein called S1RT1 that has be shown to improve insulin sensitivity. On an empty stomach take one 500mg 1-2 x a day.

Vitamin D-low levels can cause insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction(cells that produce and secrete insulin in the pancreas)

Optimal health for vitamin D is 60-80ng/ml

Fenuplex helps metabolism of glucose. Lowers blood glucose level as it contains fenugreek which slows down digestion of carbohydrates. Bitter chourd fruit is also present which helps the transportation of glucose around the body. The gymnema leaf slows down the absorption of sugar through the intestinal wall,during the digestion phase. This process can relieve craving temptations from accruing. 2 caps prior to meal time 3x a day.

Hormone reasearcher Mike Mahler States  "CoQ10-ubiquinol ,120mg in a study of 59 people baseline fasting glucose went from 142 to 95"

DHA EPA 600-1000mg a day will improve insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol.

Note not all of these supplements need to be taken along side your healthy eating plan, find out what works for you as an individual,then make notes in your journal if you have one. If you don't have a journal,start one now!! and see how it improve your lifestyle.

Be mindful,Be real,Be yourself.