PHOENIX, AZ (August, 2016) — An overload of added sugar can increase risk of death from heart disease by nearly 40 percent, according to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[1] Yet, most Americans eat well over twice as much added sugar as the American Heart Association recommends: an average of 22 teaspoons daily instead of the maximum recommended 6 teaspoons for women and 9 for men. Mineral Biosciences® new Glyde D® dietary supplement defends against damage from excess sugar by reducing a harmful reaction known as glycation.
Pronounced “gly-KAY-shun,” the word describes a harmful combination of excess sugars and proteins, which form rogue molecules called Advanced Glycation End-products, or AGEs. These damage every part of the human body.[2] AGEs contribute to wrinkles, damage eyes and organs, [3] stiffen arteries, and weaken muscles. [4] Levels of glycation naturally increase with age[5] and are driven higher by added sugars in foods and beverages.
Beverages are the top source of added sugars, contributing 47 percent of the total, according to an analysis of American diets published in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.[6] This is how they break down:
Snacks and sweets are another major source, contributing an additional 31 percent of added sugars. The rest come from grains, such as sweetened cereals, dairy products with added sugar, condiments, and a variety of other foods. Grilling and other high-heat methods of cooking also generate AGEs. Although reducing sugary foods and drinks is an important step in improving health, it’s virtually impossible to avoid all added sugar.
Glyde D contains a one-of-a-kind ingredient called Ioniplex™, a naturally-sourced plant mineral extract that is patented as an anti-glycation composition.[7] It contains 25 minerals in an “ionic” form, meaning very small particles that are more easily absorbed throughout the human body than other types of minerals. Mineral Biosciences uses a chemical-free process to extract these from ancient mineral deposits in the United States. Millions of years ago, these locations were covered in lush vegetation and, over time, became fossilized.
Glycation can be detected with tests that measure blood sugar, and these have been used in studies of the patented mineral complex. When glycation decreases, levels of blood sugar reach healthier levels.
Scientific research has shown that Ioniplex reduces the formation of harmful AGEs, enhances energy production within cells, and helps support healthy blood sugar levels. A study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research[8] tested Ioniplex on human cells and in diabetic mice. Researchers concluded: “To our best knowledge, this is the first description ever of a fossil material having anti-glycation activity in pre-clinical models.”
Glyde D combines Ioniplex with vitamin D3. Adequate levels of the vitamin are linked to healthy levels of blood sugar,[9] and research with human cells has found that vitamin D can reduce glycation [10]. In addition, the vitamin is essential for healthy bones, by aiding in the absorption of calcium, for the immune system to ward off bacteria and viruses, for nerves to relay messages, for control of inflammation, and for overall good health.
Glyde D is:
Glyde D is available at selected health food stores, at www.amazon.com, and at www.glycationdefense.com.
Mineral Biosciences is offering a free 5 to 10-day supply of Glyde® D to bloggers. If you are a blogger and are interested in trying the supplement, contact David Jay at David@Christieand.co or call 805-969-3744.
Mineral Biosciences® is an affiliate of the larger Global Organics® Group of companies. Founded over 20 years ago on the belief that “Nature Knows Best®,” Global Organics develops signature mineral products that are proven to enhance the health of people, animals, and the environment.
For more information about Mineral BioSciences, product samples, or to interview Managing Partner/CEO, Luke Blotsky, please contact David Jay at David@Christieand.co or call 805-969-3744. Visit www.glycationdefense.com.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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[1]Added Sugars Add to Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease. American Heart Association. Accessed August 25, 2016.
[2]Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation. Danby FW. Clinics in Dermatology. 2010 Jul-Aug;28(4):409-11.
[3]Advanced glycation end products and diabetic cardiovascular disease. Prasad A, Bekker P, Tsimikas S. Cardiology in Review. 2012 Jul-Aug;20(4):177-83.
[4]Collagen, cross-linking, and advanced glycation end products in aging human skeletal muscle. Haus JM, Carrithers JA, Trappe SW, Trappe TA. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2007 Dec;103(6):2068-76.
[5]Advanced Glycation End Products. Gkogkolou P, Böhm M. Dermato-endocrinology. 2012 Jul 1;4(3):259-70.
[6]New Dietary Guidelines Place Added Sugars in the Crosshairs. Mitka M. JAMA. 2016;315(14):1440-1441.
[7] US Patent Numbers 9044417 and 8927031.
[8]Anti-diabetic activity of a mineraloid isolate, in vitro and in genetically diabetic mice. Deneau J, Ahmed T, Blotsky R, Bojanowski K. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 2011 Jan;81(1):34-42. (Full study available on request.)
[9]Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Accessed August 25, 2016.
[10]Vitamin D prevents glycation of proteins: an in vitro study. Iqbal S, Alam M, Naseem I. FEBS Letters. 23 July 2016.