|
SUPPLEMENT |
SUGGESTED
DOSAGE |
COMMENTS |
| Brewer's
yeast * |
As directed on
label. |
Aids in
stabilizing blood sugar levels. |
| Chromium
picolinate |
300-600 mcg
daily. |
Vital in
glucose metabolism. Essential for optimal insulin
activity. |
| Garlic |
As directed on
label. |
Very good for
relieving low blood sugar when an attack occurs. |
| Glutathione |
As directed on
label. |
A compound
consisting of three amino acids that is associated with
the breakdown of glucose into energy. |
| Quercetin |
As directed on
label. |
Aids in
stopping allergic reactions. Helpful if food
allergies are a factor. |
| Vitamin
B complex |
50-100 mg of
each major B vitamin daily and up. |
Important in
carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and proper digestion
and absorption of foods; helps the body tolerate foods
that produce low blood sugar reactions. Also helps
counteract the effects of malabsorption disorders common
in people with hypoglycemia. |
| Zinc |
50 mg
daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from
all supplements. |
Needed for
proper release of insulin. People with hypoglycemia
are often zinc deficient. |
| Manganese |
As directed on
label. |
Important for
the maintenance of blood glucose levels. Most people
with hypoglycemia have low levels of this trace mineral in
their blood. |
| Vitamin
C |
3,000 to 8,000 mg daily in divided doses. |
For adrenal
insufficiency, common in people with hypoglycemia. |
| Vitamin
E |
400 IU and up. |
Improves
energy and circulation. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form. |
| Psyllium
husks |
As directed on
label. Take separately from other supplements and
medications. |
Aids in
slowing down blood sugar reactions and keeping the colon
clean. |
| Multivitamin
and Mineral complex |
As directed on
label. |
All nutrients
are required for healing. |
| Starter
Recommendations - Foundation
products plus garlic. |
