vitacost.com - Blood Sugar
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels as we age is critical to promoting health. High levels of blood sugar causes severe damage to the cells of the body including the eyes, heart/circulatory, kidneys and nervous system. Several vitamins, minerals, herbs and antioxidants have been studied for their efficacy at promoting healthy blood sugar and protecting cells from the damage of elevated blood sugars with favorable results. These include:

Chromium (200 - 1,000 mcg per day - ChromeMate & Picolinate forms are superior)

Gymnema Sylvestre (400 mg per day)

Bilberry (160 - 320 mg per day of the standardized 25% anthocyanidin)

Flavonoids (100 - 500 mg per day - Quercetin is the most powerful at preventing sorbitol damage to cells)

Magnesium (300 - 500 mg per day - chelated forms such as taurate and citrate are best)

Vitamin E (400 - 1,200 IU per day - a natural blend is up to 3 times more powerful)

Vitamin C (500mg - 2,000 mg per day - Ester-C is a superior form)

B-Complex (B1, B3 and B6 at 10 - 100 mg per day plus B12 at 100 - 2,000 mcg per day - methylcobalamin is a far superior form)
GlucoPower® Multi-Vitamin
The loss of Insulin sensitivity can be decreased with these nutrients.
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Glucosol
Glucosol helps promote normal blood glucose metabolism and may enhance normal blood sugar. It has also been shown to help maintain normal transport of blood glucose into the cells.
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Glucosol $19.95 $20.00 / 50% $9.95
OcuPower® Multi-Vitamin
One product by Nutraceutical Sciences Institute (NSI) called OcuPower® Multi-Vitamin has all of the recommended nutrients in this article and many other antioxidants with the exception of Gymnema Sylvestre.
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Standardized Gymnema Extract
Traditionally Known As "Destroyer Of Sugar" Standardized To: 75% Gymnemic Acids
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Standardized Gymnema Extract $17.49 $8.74 / 50% $8.75
 
Gymnema Sylvestre with Pullulan
Guaranteed Potency Extract
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Gymnema Sylvestre with Pullulan $24.95 $12.47 / 50% $12.48
 
Standardized Bilberry Extract
Supports Healthy Eye Function* Standardized To: 25% Anthocyanins
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Standardized Bilberry Extract $22.49 $11.24 / 50% $11.25
 
Natural Vitamin E
Anti-Oxidant Protection for Heart and All Body Tissues.
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Natural Vitamin E $17.50 $8.75 / 50% $8.75