This syndrome is a collection of 5 problems.  If you have 3 of them, you qualify for the medical definition of Metabolic Syndrome. This is true for children and adults.

1. Your waist is 35″ or greater in women and 40″ or more in men.  There is a range depending on your height.
2. Fasting blood sugar of 100 or greater.
3. Blood pressure of 130/85 or greater.  Either number has to be elevated; it does not have to be both.
4. HDL cholesterol of less than 40 in men and less than 50 in women
5. Fasting triglycerides of 150 or greater.

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Not a member? Check out the Live Well section  in our Membership where you can learn all about your cholesterol, blood sugar and so much more! Take care of your body and it will take care of you.

In order for your body to burn your fat, you have to flip the switch to turn to fat for fuel. This means you cannot provide it with simple or complex carbohydrates which would be used instead.  The body generates energy from 3 places; stored carbohydrates (glycogen – 3 days worth), protein and fats. Here are 5 simple steps:

First you want to provide the body with quality protein to be used for fuel. Not only will this boost your fat burning, it protects your muscle mass from being broken down.  Muscle keeps your metabolism higher. This is another good reason for exercise.

Second you want to increase whole foods in your diet, fresh vegetables, fruits. Organic when possible. Eliminating grains, cheese, trans fats, hydrogenated fats

Third, you want to supplement with nutrients your body needs with  a quality Multi-Vitamin that includes minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. You may also benefit from nutrients to naturally boost your body’s ability to manage carbohydrates such as Chromium, Vanadium. Check out this Multi Vitamin specifically for Diabetics

Fourth, you want to drink plenty of fresh clean water. Water not only flushes toxins, it also helps your body burn fat. It is true.   Learn about the wonders of water!

Finally, you want to see yourself at your ideal weight and stop feeding yourself negative and limiting thoughts about how you cannot lose weight!

Have you signed up for our FREE Detox Health Plan? You have access to lots of great information along with the 5 R’s. It is part of our book; Simple Solutions: Living Life Well.  

You will feel energized and strong once you flip the switch from fat storing to fat burning. Want to turn your metabolism around? Check out Master Your Metabolism

B12 Adenosylcobalamin 60 loz

Dietary Supplement

• 3000 µg Adenosylcobalamin with Folic Acid
• vegetarian lozenges

Coenzyme vitamin B12 in the form of adenosylcobalamin, also known as dibencozide. This is the active form of vitamin B12 used by the mitochondria, the energy powerhouse in each cell.* With folic acid.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults place 1 lozenge daily under the tongue 30 seconds before swallowing, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Other ingredients: Sorbitol, stearic acid, cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate.

Stimulant Free

• Helps curb appetite and reduce food intake*

FORMULA:

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsules

Amount Per Serving

• Niacin 0.7 mg
• Chromium (Cr. Polynicotinate) 100 mcg
• Garcinia cambogia Extract 500 mg  yielding Hydroxycitrate 250 mg

Other Ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate, silica, chromium  polynicotinate (Chromemate® brand).form of chromium.*

What the ingredients do:

Chromium polynicotinate (Chromemate® Brand)

• Chromium helps support lean body mass.*

• Chromium supports glucose levels within normal ranges and supports metabolism of lipids in the body.*

• Chromemate® brand Chromium is a highly bioavailable form of chromium.*

• Chromemate® is a registered trademark of InterHealth Nutraceuticals.

Garcinia cambogia extract

• Citrin® Plus contains an extract isolated from Garcinia cambogia, a fruit native to India.

• The active ingredient in the extract is hydroxycitrate (HCA).

• HCA reduces the conversion of carbohydrates into

stored fat by inhibiting certain enzyme processes.*

Hydroxycitrate (HCA)

• HCA may be a useful for weight management because it:

 Reduces Fat Formation. It reduces fatty acid synthesis by approximately 40-70% for eight to twelve hours following a meal.*

 Reduces Food Intake. It suppresses appetite and reduces food consumption by about 10 percent.*

Citrin® Plus Quality

• Citrin® Plus is a superior source of standardized high-potency HCA. Every batch of Citrin® Plus is

certified by independent laboratory analysis using high performance liquid chromatography.

• For faster results use in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Citrin® Plus Advantage

• Studies have shown that it is very safe and won’t cause side effects or lead to tolerance.

Chromium increases the effectiveness of insulin and optimizes glucose and fat metabolism.

Chromium is generally accepted as an essential trace mineral that potentiates insulin action and thus influences carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably depending on eating habits. It is estimated that the majority of people are deficient in this essential mineral.

Meats and unrefined whole grain cereal products, especially bran, are good sources of chromium. However, most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board. Chromium requirements may be increased with high intake of refined carbohydrates and simple sugars, strenuous physical exercise, work or physical trauma.

No other synthetic chromium complex comes as close to natural GTF as chromium polynicotinate (niacin-bound chromium) in terms of biological activity and chemical structure.

The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably depending on eating habits. Meats and unrefined whole grain cereal products, especially bran, are good sources of chromium. However, most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board. Chromium requirements may be increased with high intake of refined carbohydrates and simple sugars, strenuous physical exercise or work, infection, or physical trauma.

Douglas Labs uses the optimal form of Chromium,  chromium polynicotinate (niacin-bound chromium).