Glucobetic Ingredient Profile
Zinc - Zinc plays multiple roles in proper insulin function. Zinc is needed to help the pancreas produce insulin, to allow insulin to work more effectively, and to protect insulin receptor cells. In healthy individuals, insulin is secreted after carbohydrates are eaten, and this hormone lowers glucose levels in the blood and drives sugar into the cells, where it can be used as fuel for energy. When zinc levels are low, two things can happen. One, the pancreas may not secrete adequate amounts of insulin, so glucose levels remain high. Two, the insulin that is released may not work as effectively as it should. When this happens, glucose cannot enter the cells and remains elevated in the blood. (Reference 1) (Syndrome X - page 198) 
Chromium - Chromium increases the power of insulin to process sugar, so you need less insulin to do the job, and blood sugar levels drop. Thus, with adequate chromium, much less insulin circulates in the blood to attack artery walls, precipitating atherosclerosis, and possibly plunging you into type II diabetes. By reactivating insulin, chromium alleviates some of the danger of “insulin resistance” that comes on with age. Chromium can even improve insulin resistance in diabetics. Nearly 20 controlled studies have demonstrated the positive effect for chromium in the treatment of diabetes. In clinical studies of type II diabetes patients, supplementing the diet with chromium has been shown to decrease fasting glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels, and decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol levels. (Reference 2) (Stop Aging Now! - Page 86) (Reference 3) (The Pill Guide Book To Natural Medicines - pages 128 & 129) 
Vanadyl Sulfate - Vanadyl sulfate is a biologically active form of vanadium, a trace mineral that mimics the action of the hormone insulin. Produced by specialized cells in the pancreas, insulin regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein, breaking down those nutrients into a form that can be utilized by the cells to make energy. If you don't produce enough insulin, or develop a condition called insulin resistance, your body will be unable to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Because of its insulin-like properties, vanadyl is being used by progressive alternative physicians and natural healers to treat diabetes, a condition that is characterized by excess sugar in the blood and urine. Studies show that vanadyl is very effective in normalizing blood sugar levels and controlling conditions such as insulin resistance, or Type II diabetes. (Reference 4) (Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible page 157) 
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract - Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant native to the tropical forests of India, and has been long used as a treatment for diabetes. Recent scientific investigation has upheld its effectiveness in both Type I and Type II diabetes. Gymnema Sylvestre is probably the most practical herbal recommendation for improving blood sugar control in diabetics. Furthermore, there is some evidence that it may possibly regenerate or revitalize the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is interesting to note that Gymnema extracts are without side effects and exerts its blood sugar-lowering effects only in cases of diabetes. Gymnema extract, when given to healthy volunteers, does not produce any blood sugar lowering or hypoglycemic effects. (Reference 5) (The Healing Power of Herbs pages - 358 & 359) 
Bitter Melon Extract - Bitter Melon is an herb that has traditionally been used by Ayurvedic (Indian) healers to treat Type II, or adult-onset diabetes. Numerous studies have shown that it can normalize elevated blood sugar levels. Bitter Melon contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide P or p-insulin (the p is for plant). In one study, glucose tolerance improved in 73 percent of Type II diabetics. In another study, the extract of Bitter Melon produced a 17 percent reduction in glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (an indicator of average blood sugar levels over time) after 7 weeks of use. (Reference 6) (The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines Pages 547 & 548) (Reference 7) (The Healing Power of Herbs pages - 357 & 358) 
Fenugreek Extract - Fenugreek has demonstrated significant anti-diabetic effects in experimental and clinical studies. Two studies in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that Fenugreek improves glucose tolerance in both Type I and Type II diabetes. Consistent intake of fenugreek stimulates pancreatic function. In patients with relatively mild diabetes, fenugreek significantly reduced both fasting and post meal glucose levels and healthy subjects experienced no change in glucose levels. (Reference 8) (Natural Treatments for Diabetes page 19) (Reference 9) (Clinical Applications of Herbal Medicine - page 19) (Reference 10) (Syndrome X - page 223) 
Bilberry Extract - Bilberry is widely used as a possible preventive treatment for complications of diabetes. This extract affects many health problems-not the least of which is blood sugar imbalances. Bilberry also improves night vision, strengthens capillaries, reduces blood clotting, and has antioxidant action. Research, done mostly in Italy, has also uncovered bilberry's potential for treating retinal problems from poor blood circulation, diabetes-caused glaucoma, and day blindness. (Reference 11) (Journal of Longevity - Volume 5/No. 8, page 40) (Reference 12) (New Encyclopedia Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, & Herbs - page 386) 
Cinnamon Extract - According to USDA research, cinnamon helps to control blood sugar levels. Ground Cinnamon-the spice, not the flavoring-helps stimulate the production of glucose-burning enzymes and boosts insulin's effectiveness. In one study, cinnamon made insulin 20 times more capable of breaking down blood sugars. Cinnamon has been used for centuries, with references in ancient Greek and Latin writings. (Reference 13) (Men's Health Magazine-December 2000 - page 40) (Reference 14) (Natural Treatments for Diabetes - page 19) 
Jambolan - Jambolan is used for diabetes and diseases of the pancreas. It is a species of cloves used in Ayurvedic medicine. Jambolan is used to treat diabetes because it quickly reduces blood sugar, apparently without side effects. Jambolan may also decrease the risk of a person with diabetes developing atherosclerosis because it contains oleanolic acid, which short-circuits the chemical reactions that make toxic free radicals. Oleanolic acid reduces the action of free radicals in atherosclerosis by 60 - 90 percent. (Reference 15) (Natural Treatments for Diabetes - page 21) (Reference 16) (Prescription for Herbal Healing - pages 84 & 85) 
Pterocarpus Marsupium - Pterocarpus Marsupium has a long history of use in India as a treatment for diabetes. A potent flavonoid in this tree has been shown to help regenerate beta cells in the pancreas as well. Researchers in India studied the effects of this herb on 97 individuals with blood sugar problems and were amazed to find that it helped control blood sugar levels in 69% of them. (Reference 17) (Natural Treatments for Diabetes - page 43) (Reference 18) (Journal of Longevity-Volume 7/No. 12 - page 41) 
Gulvel - Gulvel, also known as Tinospora Cordifolia, is a multi-faceted plant. It is widely believed not only to help restore vital energy body, but also to help revive the pancreas. Indeed, it has been found to help balance levels of both blood fats and blood sugar. (Reference 19) (Journal of Longevity-Volume 7/No. 12 - page 41)

***NOTE:Consult your healthcare professional before consuming this product if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication for diabetes. Glucobetic is not a substitute for insulin. Do not discontinue the use of any diabetic medication without the approval of your physician.