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Energy in the Body
written by: Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
Energy is essential for all body functions. Involuntary processes like breathing and circulation, and voluntary actions like movement and thinking all rely on energy. Most people think of energy in terms of how you feel each day; why you feel sluggish, whether you need a boost or how refreshed you feel after a good night’s sleep.
The human body derives energy from the food we eat. Macronutrients from the food is converted into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the universal energy currency that powers all cellular activities. Cellular energy is how well your cells produce and use energy (ATP) to power the systems that keep you functioning. The body continuously regenerates ATP to ensure it has a constant supply of energy.
Macronutrients are nutrients your body needs in substantial amounts, to function optimally. They provide the body with energy and the components needed to maintain its structure and functions. The body obtains energy from three primary macronutrients:
If we eat more than what is needed for cellular energy, the remainder is stored as body fat. If a person needs more energy than they consume, like when exercising, the body will draw from its fat stores. In this way exercise can be helpful in losing fat.
Having too little energy regularly can interfere with your ability to be present, living your life. This in turn can interfere with your daily routine. This constant lack of energy can be due to many factors like stress, lack of sleep, an unbalanced diet, an overworked immune system and more. Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee, a sugary snack or an energy drink, reach for high-quality sustainable energy support: reach for research-backed, energy-boosting supplements:
Energy production is not just about eating enough; it involves a balanced diet with an adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals, adequate hydration, sufficient sleep, regular physical activity and proper supplementation. This will help support energy levels and metabolic functions in the body.
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Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
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Blood Sugar 101
By: Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is the amount of simple sugar moving through your body at any given time. The main form of energy that your body uses is glucose. Everything that you eat will break down into glucose for your body to utilize. Other forms of glucose are fructose, lactose, sucrose, and starch. Fats and proteins can also be broken down to glucose, via gluconeogenesis. This is the body’s way of breaking down whatever you eat into an energy source it can use.
Our bodies need a continuous supply of glucose in our blood to carry out basic functions. Too little glucose (hypoglycemia) or too much glucose (hyperglycemia) can cause issues in the body. Once inside your body, your blood delivers glucose to all your tissues and stores the excess as glycogen/fat in the liver and muscle tissue. A specific range of glucose needs to always be in your blood for your body to function normally.
The pancreas releases two hormones, glucagon and insulin, to help to balance the blood sugar in your body.
The normal range for fasting blood sugar (when you have not eaten) is between 70mg/dL and 100mg/dL. One is considered pre-diabetic if your fasting blood sugar is between 100mg/dL and 125mg/dL. When your fasting blood sugar is above 126mg/dL on two or more separate tests, you will be likely be classified as diabetic.
Too much or too little glucose in your blood can cause issues. Hypoglycemia can be caused by not eating enough, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach, taking certain medications, or being more active than usual. Symptoms of hypoglycemia are dizziness, sweating, confusion, and fainting.
Hyperglycemia can be caused by overeating carbohydrates or sugars, dehydration, being sedentary, certain medications, illness, and stress. It is more common in conditions that affect insulin regulation like diabetes. Symptoms of hyperglycemia are excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision.
The two primary forms of diabetes are classified according to how they impact blood sugar regulation.
Maintaining blood sugar in the normal range helps prevent complications associated with diabetes and other health conditions. Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular physical activity, and taking supplements that may help reduce blood sugar levels and other complications linked to diabetes. Please refer to the list of supplements below for blood sugar support:
Our Gluco Hx is a combination formula, containing many of the above nutrients. Our C-Betics also has ingredients that studies show help with blood sugar regulation. Other tips include:
Overall, you can control your blood sugar through regular monitoring, diet, exercise and supplements to help prevent complications and promote overall well-being.
References:
Blood Sugar Level Chart: What’s Normal, Low, and High?
Blood Sugar: What It Is and How It Works
Manage Blood Sugar | Diabetes | CDC
Diabetes: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
A scientific review: the role of chromium in insulin resistance – PubMed
Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)