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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes essential for food breakdown. Overloading this organ negatively affects its ability to produce these enzymes, resulting in inefficient digestion.
The pancreas is crucial for digestion, and when it is strained, enzyme production decreases, leading to inefficient digestion and reduced cell fueling. This inefficiency impairs cognitive and physical performance. Supporting the pancreas improves digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, and promotes optimal cognitive and physical function.
Supplement with Chromium: Chromium has been shown to positively interact with multiple cellular pathways that affect insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. (source) Chromium increases the activity of AMPK, an enzyme that helps regulate metabolic processes, which results in greater utilization of glucose and improved insulin levels. (source, source) These actions work to reduce pancreatic overload. Recommendation: Supplement with at least 200 mcg of chromium picolinate daily.
Supplement with Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to exhibit insulin-sensitizing properties which can positively affect glucose metabolism. (source) Alpha-lipoic acid improves insulin sensitivity through multiple pathways, helping to promote glucose metabolism and reduce pancreatic overload. (source, source) Recommendation: Supplement with at least 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid daily.
