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New Diabetic Supplement Creates Excitement Among Physicians and Researchers

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 09:00 CST

Insulow(R), the new all-natural oral supplement helping diabetics and pre-diabetics improve insulin sensitivity and maintain the correct balance of blood sugar levels, is generating excitement among healthcare providers and the research community. For more than 20 years Europeans prescribed formulas similar to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. Insulow can reduce, or in some cases eliminate, the need for insulin and/or other medications to manage blood glucose levels, without the harmful side effects produced by many prescription diabetes drugs. The formula also helps relieve oxidative stress, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia among pre-diabetics and diabetics that can cause complications in the kidneys, eyes, liver and peripheral neuropathy.

Seven out of 10 adults believe their doctor lacks the necessary knowledge about natural supplements and would welcome counsel from their health provider, according to an October 2005 Barometer Survey conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute. "Consumers want more information about non-pharmaceutical options in their healthcare and doctors want evidence-based adjunctive therapies, especially when it comes to chronic diseases such as diabetes," said Dr. Frank Ervolino, ND and Licensed Acupuncturist, on staff at the Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. Dr. Ervolino develops natural therapeutic protocols for a variety of chronic disease states, including diabetes, in his unique position as one of the country's few naturopaths on the staff of a major hospital. "Insulow is now part of the therapeutic regimen as a complement to traditional medicine among select pre-diabetic and diabetic patients who are actively involved in their own care."

Created specifically for diabetics and those at risk of diabetes, Insulow addresses the root cause of diabetes -- insulin resistance, helping to increase insulin production and improve glucose uptake. Similar to the familiar marriage of vitamin D and calcium, the two active ingredients in Insulow, R-lipoic acid(1) and biotin(2), work in harmony, to ensure a proper balance between insulin production and glucose uptake. Insulow has no known adverse side effects and can even reduce fat gain associated with a variety of diabetes medications. Not all lipoic acid supplements are the same. Insulow's formula is based on more than two decades of research and more than a dozen clinical studies in Europe.

As part of her graduate work, Theresa M. Schultz, R.D., LDN and graduate student at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, will be conducting a study on the effects of R-alpha lipoic acid on HbA1c, lipid levels, and blood pressure in type 2 diabetics, using material supplied by Insulow. For more information about the clinical benefits of Insulow, the Northern Illinois University study or to speak with Dr. Frank Ervolino, please visit www.insulow.com or call 866-INSULOW.

About Glucorell Inc.

Glucorell(R) Inc. was founded in 2001 to introduce scientifically proven, all-natural supplements not yet available in the U.S. Its first product, Insulow(R), was created specifically for diabetics and those at risk of diabetes, to manage blood glucose levels naturally. Insulow is available nationwide at Longs Drugs, Osco Drug, Savon Drugs, and Shaws. Insulow may also be purchased online through www.cvs.com, www.amazon.com, and www.drugstore.com. For more information, go to www.insulow.com or call 866-INSULOW.

"Insulow" and "Glucorell-R" are registered trademarks of Glucorell Inc. (1) R-a-Lipoic Acid Action on Cell Redox Status, the Insulin Receptor, and Glucose Uptake in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes -- Hadi Moini, Oren Tirosh, Young Chul Park, Kyung-Joo Choo and Lester Packer funded by a grant (#011868) from the American Diabetes Association, 2001 (2) Pharmacological Effects of Biotin, Fernandez-Mejia C., Nutritional Genetics Unit, Biomedical Research Institute, National University of Mexico/Pediatric National Institute, Mexico City, CP 04530, Mexico. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 2005 Jul; 16(7):424-7.

Source: Business Wire

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