DIABETES DEFENSE™

Effective Aid for Controlling Blood Glucose in Pets

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DIABETES FORMULA!! HELPS REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR IN PETS!

DIABETES DEFENSE™ (90 caps) $19.97

DIABETES DEFENSE is an effective, synergistic, specific-condition formula designed for supporting efforts to reduce and stabilize blood glucose levels in pets. This formula is therefore ideal for use in protocols for diabetes and other blood glucose conditions for all pets.

DIABETES DEFENSE contains Gymnema sylvestre standardized extract (75% gymnemic acid), Pterocarpus marsupium standardized extract (5% pterostilbene, and .01% (-) epicatechin), Bitter Melon extract (7% bitter principles and .25% charantin), alpha-lipoic acid, grape extract, magnesium, Vitamin B6 (from P5P), Vitamin B1 (from thiamin diphosphate), Vitamin A, zinc, manganese, biotin, vanadium, chromium, copper, and Bioperine®. Desiccated liver (porcine source) has been added to increase the nutritional value and to greatly enhance palatability. The formula is contained in a gelatin capsule and contains no dicalcium phosphate or magnesium stearate.

DIABETES DEFENSE offers unique benefits:

• COMPLETE, FULL-SPECTRUM SUPPLEMENT FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL. Essential herbs, minerals, and vitamins necessary for reducing, stabilizing, and maintaining blood sugar levels. Because this formula is highly effective for improving blood sugar conditions in pets, it is fast becoming a 2Docs’ best-seller!

• POWERFUL HERBAL INGREDIENTS. Gymnema sylvestre, Pterocarpus marsupium, and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) offer superb support for aiding glucose control in your pet’s body. Grape extract works to counteract secondary complications of diabetes and elevated blood glucose levels. Bioperine® black pepper extract boosts the effects of these herbs by increasing assimilation of all ingredients.

• ESSENTIAL MINERALS. Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese, Vanadium, Zinc and other minerals proven to support blood sugar control, increase insulin sensitivity, boost energy production, and facilitate glucose metabolism. These minerals when combined exert synergistic effects not possible when used singly.

• IMPORTANT VITAMINS AND COENZYMES. B Vitamins, Biotin, Vitamin A, and Lipoic Acid working to assist the conversion of blood sugar into energy and to prevent and heal complications due to elevated blood sugar levels.

• TASTES GREAT! Dessiccated Liver ensures pets love to take this formula!!

• MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN COMBINED WITH CORE SUPPLEMENTS supporting metabolism in pets. Core Supplements include 2DOCS Mighty Multi-Vite!™ (Large Pet or Small Pet), Essential Fats For Pets™, and Pet-C Plus™. Core supplements provide a solid foundation for health upon which additional (i.e., specific condition) supplements such as DIABETES DEFENSE may be ideal depending on your pet’s individual needs.


NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS AND APPLICATIONS

• Gymnema sylvestre extracts have shown positive clinical results in both Type I and Type II diabetes. Evidence from animal and human studies indicates that Gymnema sylvestre extracts accomplish glucose control by regeneration of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. In a study on Type I diabetes patients given Gymnema, insulin requirements and fasting blood glucose were reduced and blood sugar control was improved. A study done with Type II diabetics demonstrated improved blood sugar control and either reduced or eliminated the need for oral hypoglycemic drugs.

• Pterocarpus marsupium demonstrates cell protective and regenerative properties, as well as blood glucose lowering activity. These effects have been reproduced in numerous animal and human trials. In these studies, Pterocarpus marsupium was able to reverse the damage to the beta cells. The result was the almost complete restoration of normal insulin secretion. Pterocarpus marsupium has an insulin-like activity that is completely separate from the stimulation of insulin production from the repair of beta cells.

• Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) contains several components with confirmed anti-diabetic properties. Charantin is a hypoglycemic agent composed of mixed steroids that has insulin-like properties similar to oral hypoglycemic drugs. Oral administration of bitter melon extracts have shown good results in clinical trials with Type II diabetes patients.

• Alpha-Lipoic Acid functions as a coenzyme in bodily processes convertint blood sugar into energy and has been used at high levels (>100 mg) with diabetics (human) to control blood sugar levels. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid reduces the protein damage caused by high blood sugar, owing both to its antiglycation action and powerful antioxidant properties. It has been used for over 35 years to control the secondary complications of diabetes, including damage to the retina, cataract formation, and nerve and heart damage.

• BioVin® Grape Seed, Skin, and Stem Extract provides excellent connective tissue strengthening (for example, to blood vessels), and is an anti-inflammatory substance and a powerful antioxidant. As such, it can help prevent many of the secondary complications of diabetes.

• Magnesium plays a critical role in cellular energy production and utilization and has been shown to be deficient in diabetics. Vitamin B-6 offers significant protection against the development of diabetic nerve disease, inhibits the glycoslyation of proteins, and works synergistically with magnesium.

• Vitamin B1 plays a key role in the conversion of blood sugar into energy.

• Biotin is an important cofactor in the conversion of glucose into energy and at higher levels has resulted in the significant lowering of fasting blood sugar levels.

• Zinc is involved in virtually all aspects of insulin metabolism: syntheses, secretion, and utilization, and has a protective effect against beta-cell destruction.

• Manganese is a cofactor in many enzyme systems involved in blood sugar control and energy metabolism. Studies have found that when people with diabetes were given vanadium, they developed an increase in insulin sensitivity and were able to decrease their insulin requirements.

• Chromium is needed to make glucose tolerance factor, which helps insulin improve its action.

• Copper appears to offer some help against diabetes and may also improve wound healing.

• Among its many functions, Vitamin A is needed for eye support and therefore may help to control secondary complications of diabetes.

• Bioperine® black pepper extract has been shown to enhance the absorption of nutrients by 30-60 percent and makes all the nutrients in DIABETES DEFENSE more effective.

• Desiccated Liver is a food attractive to most pets and it ensures a taste they love!

COMPOSITION: 1 capsule provides the following nutrients:

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement for pets, give 1 capsule daily per 20 pounds of body weight preferably with food, or as directed by an animal health care professional. The capsule contents may be sprinkled onto food.

DIABETES DEFENSE does not contain wheat, gluten, rye, oats, corn, yeast, egg, sugar, dairy, soy, wax, preservatives, colorings, or artificial flavorings.

DIABETES DEFENSE is most effective when combined with core nutritional supplements supporting metabolism in pets, including 2DOCS Mighty Multi-Vite!™ (Large Pet or Small Pet), Essential Fats For Pets™, and Pet-C Plus™. Core nutritional supplements provide a solid foundation for health. Additional supplements may be added to this basic core depending on your pet's individual requirements.

Letter from a Satisfied Customer

August 5, 2007

“I took my chocolate lab Hershey to the vet and his insulin units dropped from 56 units a day to 36 units a day! I believe it is due to the Chia Seeds and Diabetes Defense. Thanks again for the recommendation!”

Kandy Whitaker
Vandalia, Ohio

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