Bouncing out of bed and feeling on top of things throughout the day is an aim for most of us. The reality can be quite different, with a busy schedule and daily commitments meaning we often snack on pre-made foods, remain sedentary for long periods, or reach for another cup of coffee, all too often.
If you’re feeling irritable, finding you’re regularly craving something sweet or are having trouble concentrating, it shouldn’t be surprising. Modern lifestyles can send our blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows throughout the day.
This may have unexpected negative flow-on effects in other areas of our lives. Those diagnosed with diabetes will be familiar with monitoring and maintaining blood sugar levels, but for the rest of us, it may be something we have never considered.
The importance of balanced blood sugar
Blood sugar is produced when we eat foods with sugar or carbohydrates, with our body breaking those down into glucose to use as fuel (energy). That glucose provides the energy for the proper function of all our organs and to power our brain activity.
The endocrine system works together with the digestive and nervous system to support a delicate balance of blood sugar levels in the body for overall health and wellbeing.
Achieving stable blood sugar levels allows our body and mind to function more efficiently each day. Yo-yoing blood sugar may impact energy levels, hormones, mental performance, mood and sleep each day, as well as play a part in weight gain or loss.
Major imbalances have the potential to lead to serious long-term health conditions. Often related to diabetes, these are known to include heart disease, kidney disease and vision loss.
Auckland Pharmacist, Biotechnologist and Cellular Health Expert, Greg Macpherson agrees sugar can be hard to avoid.
“We forget about complex sugars or carbohydrates,” he points out. “Your blood sugar can spike just as much from a teaspoon of sugar as a slice of bread – white or brown. Complex sugars from bread are broken down into simple sugars in our digestive system, meaning they are effectively the same in terms of how our body absorbs them.”
Even seeking out ‘sugar free’ doesn’t necessarily give you a free pass.
“Diet sodas might not contain sugar, but the sweetener tricks the body into reacting the same way as if you have eaten sugar with equal harm to your cells,” he says.
Living with vitality
With over 30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Macpherson formed nutritional supplement company SRW – ‘Science Research Wellness’ – to go deep, considering the cellular makeup of our bodies and how those cells evolve as we age.
With scientific understanding and considerable research around how to nourish our cells, SRW has developed a range of supplements to support “health span” or living well, for longer.
“SRW’s purpose is to challenge the way that people think about and experience ageing,” says Macpherson.
“We can all age better at any time in our lives by thinking about our lifestyle, which includes diet, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene and being social, and then considering the supplements that we take.”
With increasing information within reach about what supports healthy ageing, he says we have the potential to age better than any generation before us. But it’s not just the long-term view he’s interested in, but how to add more life to our years right now, with vitality, energy and good health.
Learning how to manage blood sugar levels is one consideration that may assist in that goal, but it can be challenging to support its balance as we age. Taking steps in the right direction involves more than just what we eat.
Some people experience few to no obvious symptoms, so it is worth checking with your doctor to see how well you are managing your levels.
“To maintain healthy blood sugar levels, try to minimise sugar intake, limit your intake of bread, rice, and other carbohydrate-dense foods, exercise regularly and avoid snacking between meals,” suggests Macpherson.
Considering supplementation is another option.
Ndo1 Equilibrium supports blood sugar balance
SRW’s new supplement Ndo1 Equilibrium is intended to support normal sugar metabolism and utilisation by the body at any age.
Ndo1 Equilibrium has a key combination that supports blood sugar balance and overall health and wellbeing. It includes a patented and proprietary blend including:
Dahlia flower extract – Dahlia flower has gained interest from researchers for its unique combination of compounds, namely butein, isoliquiritigenin, and sulfuretin. These work together to support blood sugar levels and glucose balance.
Eriocitrin – Known for their many health benefits, lemons are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other beneficial flavonoids. Eriocitrin is found in high concentrations in lemons with benefit supporting blood sugar utilisation and glucose balance.
Mulberry leaf deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) – Mulberry leaf extract has a variety of flavonoids and phenolic acid components including 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), which has been studied for its potential in supporting blood sugar absorption and healthy blood sugar levels.
Learn more about Ndo1 Equilibrium and SRW’s range of supplements to support wellbeing and healthy ageing at scienceresearchwellness.com
Always read the label, use as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Dietary Supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet. SRW Laboratories Ltd, Auckland. Taps approval: BG4389.
