Countless studies show these natural food components play a vital role in maintaining already healthy blood sugar levels, body weight, and cardiovascular function.

The new Metabolic Modulator provides missing constituents naturally found in oats and barley. The result is a neutral-tasting, easy to mix soluble fiber that can help modulate after-meal blood sugar effects, along with the insulin response to a meal containing carbohydrates.^1-3

The beta-glucan in Metabolic Modulator slows the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, thereby helping to maintain already healthy levels of after-meal blood glucose (sugar) and insulin that promote fat gain and contribute to a host of degenerative problems.

The natural cytokinins found in Metabolic Modulator help promote cardiovascular health by keeping cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and even harmful C-reactive protein within already healthy levels. Unlike store-bought barley, this patented powder is specially concentrated using a process that precisely controls the malting and sprouting of the barley to yield a product that is exceptionally rich in the bioactive cytokinin compounds.

Some Facts on Fiber

The American Diabetes Association recommends “people should eat 25-50 grams of fiber every day.”⁴
Americans consume an average of 14 grams of fiber each day (less than half of the recommended amount).
Beta-Glucans are soluble fibers found in the cell walls of oats, barley, yeast, bacteria, algae, and mushrooms.
“Soluble beta-glucan fibers from oats and barley are notable in their ability to bind with water, thereby increasing the volume and viscosity (thickness) of the intestinal contents. This leads to the slower absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream and decreased blood cholesterol levels.”^5,6
Fiber lowers C-Reactive Protein (CRP), a special type of protein whose levels are increased in the blood in response to inflammation. High levels of CRP are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
A diet high in fiber is linked to reduced cancer risk.

Supplementing your daily diet with beta-glucan fibers derived from oats and barley is an ideal way to capture the abundant health benefits of optimal dietary fiber intake.

When taken with meals, viscous beta-glucan fibers offer a convenient way to regulate the body’s response to carbohydrate-containing foods. In addition, these beta-glucan-rich grains can help lower potentially harmful blood lipids and avert the many dangers of metabolic syndrome. By promoting a feeling of satiety or fullness, beta-glucans can also contribute powerfully to healthy body weight management.

Adding a serving of Metabolic Modulator once or twice daily to your food or beverage is a perfect way to help modulate blood glucose and optimize your health.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Scoop (4.25 grams)
Servings Per Container approx. 30
Amount Per Serving
Beta-Glucan Blend containing Viscofiber® oat beta-glucan concentrate and Nutrim® oat beta-glucan bran	2250 mg
TransAct® activated (cytokinin) barley sprout powder	1875 mg
Other ingredients: none

Contains gluten. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, corn, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Nutrim® is a registered trademark of VDF Futureceuticals, Inc., use under license. TransAct® is a registered trademark of VDF Futureceuticals, Inc., used under license. ViscoFiber® is a registered trademark of Cevena Bioproducts Inc. The use and composition of the Viscofiber® proprietary oat beta-glucan concentrate is protected by patents and patent applications filled in the US, Canada, and Internationally.

References:

1. Diabetes Care. 2002 Jan;25(1):148-98.
2. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2007;16(1):16-24.
3. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005 Nov;59(11):1272-81.
4. Anderson JW, Randles KM, Kendall CW, et al.: Carbohydrate and fiber recommendations for individuals with diabetes: A quantitative assessment and meta-analysis of the evidence. J Am Coll Nutr23:5-17, 2004.
5. Knudsen KE, Jensen BB, Hansen I. Oat bran but not a beta-glucan-enriched oat fraction enhances butyrate production in the large intestine of pigs. J Nutr. 1993 Jul;123(7):1235-47.
6. Lund EK, Johnson IT. Fermentable carbohydrate reaching the colon after ingestion of oats in humans. J Nutr. 1991 Mar;121(3):311-7.

Dosage and Use

Take one scoop once or twice daily.
Best used in the morning and before carbohydrate-rich meals.
May be mixed with your favorite beverage or food such as yogurt or oatmeal.

Caution

The ingredients in this product can lower blood glucose levels; therefore, insulin-dependent diabetics should check with their healthcare practitioner before starting this supplement to make sure they do not encounter a hypoglycemic event.

This page was last modified on Monday December 10, 2007