Clinical Rationale
Healthy glucose regulation is an important component of overall health, influencing a wide range of physiological processes, impacting multiple organ systems and functions including energy production, cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and metabolic balance.*
Level 1 Support
Metabolic Health*: Choose one or two of the following
| Clarifying Clinical Objectives | Initial Trial of Supplement Support | Dose & Frequency | Duration & Rationale | Bottles Required for Trial | Clinical Re-evaluation & Monitoring | Partial Response |
| Glucose regulation, balance lipids*^ |
Berberine 500 |
1 capsule twice daily with meals | 12 weeks; clinical trials of berberine | Two 90 counts | Objective changes in glucose or insulin parameters* | May increase to 2 capsules twice daily |
| Post-prandial glucose regulation*^ | Glucose Tolerance II | 2 capsules twice daily with meals | 3-4 weeks; clinical trial of European Ash extract | One 120 count | Post-prandial assessment* | Add ALA Release 1 tablet twice daily |
| Improve dietary omega-3 fatty acid intake, improve joint & muscle comfort* | Super EPA | 2 softgels daily with meals | 12 weeks; clinical trials of omega-3 fatty acids | Three 60 counts or one 200 count | Fatty acid assessment* Intensity, frequency, and duration (I/F/D) of joint & muscle comfort* | May increase to 2 softgels twice daily |
Immune and Detoxification*: Choose one of the following
| Clarifying Clinical Objectives | Initial Trial of Supplement Support | Dose & Frequency | Duration & Rationale | Bottles Required for Trial | Clinical Re-evaluation & Monitoring | Partial Response |
| Support liver health, blood pressure*^ |
NrF2 Renew® |
2 capsules daily with meals | 12 weeks; clinical trials of chlorogenic acids and EGCG | Two 120 counts | Assessment of blood pressure* | May increase to 2 capsules twice daily |
| Balance microbiome, bowel regularity* | Tricycline® | 1 capsule three times daily with meals | 8 weeks; traditional use of botanicals | Two 90 counts | I/F/D of bowel regularity* | May increase to 2 capsules three times daily |
| Multifaceted immune support* | Humic- Monolaurin Complex | 2 capsules twice daily | 8 weeks; theoretical use | Two 120 counts | I/F/D of immune response* | May increase to 3 capsules twice daily |
Assessment Tools
- Questionnaires: The Insulin Resistance Questionnaire (IRQ), The Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC), The Hyperinsulinemia Questionnaire
- Biochemical testing: Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP),^^ insulin,^^ hemoglobin A1c, lipid panel, oral glucose tolerance test, complete blood count (CBC)
^ within normal limits ^^ fasting
Level 2 Support
| Further Evaluation | Potential Assessments | Products to Consider |
| Thyroid function* | TSH Free T3, Free T4 Thyroid antibodies |
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| Stress response* | GAD-7 Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) |
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| Upper gastric function* | GerdQ |
Mastica® Ox Bile 500 mg |
| Detoxification pathways* | ALT and AST | Milk Thistle Plus |
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Microbiome/ intestinal support* |
Intestinal permeability | Essential-Biotic® Saccharomyces Boulardii |
| Immune function* | CBC Functional stool/ microbiome analysis |
Tricycline® ImmunoBiotic Pro |
| Sex hormone balance* | Urinary hormone assessment Estradiol, DHEA-S, Free and Total Testosterone | DIM Vitex DIM Palmetto |
| Allies (start/optimize): ✓Incorporate more low glycemic index foods ✓Adequately hydrate ✓Stress management techniques ✓Sleep hygiene ✓Moderate-vigorous exercise |
| Foes (avoid/minimize): ⓧ Inflammatory foods ⓧ Environmental toxins ⓧ Smoking ⓧ Alcohol ⓧ Certain weight-promoting medications |
| Foundational Support: □ Vitamin D3 Complete 5000 □ Magnesium Citrate □ Buffered Vitamin C □ Super Vitamin B |
The information contained herein is for training purposes only to be exclusively used by a qualified healthcare professional.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.