IN-Ingredients - Healthy sugar metabolism

Previous research has shown that the amino acid glycine and kitchen spice cinnamon positively impact metabolic factors, such as fasting blood glucose and insulin sensitivity. The objective of a recent published study (Bloomer et al, 2018) was to determine if the combination of glycine and cinnamon extract - branded as SugarClear - promotes glucose disposal and other positive related metabolic effects. These benefits could help to support dietary interventions, such as a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet, aimed at minimising spikes in blood glucose.

Ten men and women ingested a 25g glucose beverage with and without SugarClear - a proprietary blend of glycine and cinnamon extract (Cinnulin PF) - and were separated by approximately one week. Blood was collected before and at 20, 60 and 120 minutes post ingestion for analysis.

The results of the SugarClear study showed a significant reduction in blood glucose - 52% incremental area under the curve (iAUC) - and insulin (57% iAUC), while significantly increasing plasma levels of GLP-1 (36% iAUC) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (20% iAUC) during an acute oral glucose tolerance test.

Only available through IN-Ingredients, SugarClear is a unique patented proprietary powder blend that has been clinically researched, and may enhance glucose disposal, improve nutrient uptake and increase ATP levels. SugarClear's applications include:

• pre, intra and post-workout products
• protein/meal-replacement shakes
• endurance/performance products
• creatine products
• glucose control/disposal products
• high-carb cheat meals
• ketogenic products
• low-carbohydrate products
• sports/energy drinks
• being used as an alternative to sweetners.

SugarClear is also non-GMO, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten and lactose-free. SugarClear can be delivered in a capsule, tablet, powder or liquid form, with a recommended serving size of 5g being taken daily with meals.