Anyone who is obese or overweight and who starts to work with a doctor begins to learn about their blood sugar, or blood glucose levels, and in some cases begins to track how stable their numbers are.  Doctors tell us that maintaining these levels are an important part of our overall health.  But just what is your blood sugar, and why is it important?
Very simply, doctors measure blood glucose in terms of the glucose density in the blood.  In the USA, that is typically expressed in terms of milligrams per deciliter.  An average man may have 5 liters of blood, so a level of 100 mg/dL would amount to about 5 grams of glucose in the blood.  Given that a typical restaurant sugar pack may have 2.5 to 3g of sugar, this doesn’t sound like much.
However, we are a fickle lot when it comes to the systems our bodies regulate.  After all, a 2% temperature elevation is a fever, a 5% elevation means you are very sick.  So our bodies use hormones to regulate the amount of glucose in our blood.  It rises after a meal and, ideally, is controlled in a tight band of about 80 to 120 mg/dL.  If it gets too low or too high, sickness or disease can result.
Since glucose is a critical source of energy for your cells, having low glucose levels is much worse than high levels, at least in the short term.  Too low blood sugar can lead to disorientation, fatigue, or, in more serious cases, loss of consciousness.  Having too high blood sugar results in your hormones working overtime to control the glucose.  In time, too much of this can result in insulin resistance or diabetes. 
I hope this primer has helped you understand a bit more about the role that blood sugar plays in your body.  Remember to seek the advice of a qualified medical professional if you have any medical concerns.  My Natural Supplements provides this information without intending to offer any medical advice of any kind.

“Down in south Louisiana they have four food groups — salt, sweet, au gratin and fried,” shares Bruno of Thibodaux, Louisiana. “When you’re eating those combinations on a daily basis, there’s no wonder Louisiana’s one of the most obese states in the country. And with a history of diabetes, heart disease and obesity in the family, I thought it was best to take a hold on this situation before I turned 40.” In January 2007, Bruno realized he had reached his heaviest weight ever of 267 pounds with a 46 inch waist.

A couple weeks later, Bruno was introduced to WIN’s products and added them to his new regimen of exercise and a healthier diet. “Once I started taking BIOLEAN®, I noticed a steady two to three pounds coming off a week.  BIOLEAN is a great product! It works wonders, but you can only reach its full potential when you’re working out and eating right,” Bruno shares, adding that he also uses Sure2Endure™, Mass Appeal™, Food For Thought®, Winrgy® and WINOmeg3complex™.

Six months later Bruno was donating almost all of his clothes to Goodwill as they no longer fit his new lean body. Losing a total of 42 pounds and sporting a slim 34 inch waist, Bruno no longer has to hide his body behind his clothes.

I have a new favorite routine after my morning workout.

We all know that the muscles in our body need protein, and after a workout is the perfect time to refuel to help repair and strengthen those muscles.  What’s working great for me is to mix up a ProXtreme shake with some fat-free milk and a banana.  Mixed in with a hand blender and served over ice, it makes a great tasting, low fat, refueling drink.  You can go with the chocolate of vanilla flavor of ProXtreme, or if you want, use chocolate or strawberry milk, but watch the sugar content in that case.

I also add in my daily BioLean serving with the shake.  Taking BioLean with a low-calorie meal helps with absorption of the supplement, and the added energy boost just adds to the workout benefits.  I arrive at the office mentally and physically ready for a great day.

USA Today’s health section posted an article on the results of a recent study that says that taking more steps in a day can cut your risk of metabolic syndrome.  Metabolic Syndrome is sort of a “catch-all” of risk factors for heart disease.  The more conditions you have (overweight, high BP, low levels of good cholesterol, etc.), the higher your risk of full blown disease.  What’s interesting about the story is that we are finding that we don’t need to be running marathons or becoming Ironman Triathletes in order to be fit– we just need to incorporate a few small changes, like walking, into our daily lives.
This is consistent with the practice of taking natural supplements like BioLean and Sure2Endure.  For those who need to lose weight or have that extra boost for a workout, these products are great.  But, thousands of people take them as a daily supplement as well.  A little change, taking the time to supplement with breakfast and lunch, can make a huge difference.  The body responds when we feed it good and healthy nutrition and exercise.  You don’t need to go crazy, just make take, consistent steps.  It’s the principle behind our motto “nourish your healthy lifestyle.”  We can’t change everything with a supplement, but we can be the tipping point to help you  live a better, fuller life.

CoQ10 has been around for many years as a dietary supplement.  However, recently, a newer form of CoQ10 has arrived on the market.  We at My Natural Supplements carry the Ubiquinol form of CoQ10.  What is this new form, and why is it important?
First off, it’s important to know that there are two forms of Q10, and that the body can convert one to the other.  In fact, both forms usually co-exist and if you supplement with one, the body will convert some to the other format to maintain the proper balance.  The CoQ10 that has been around for awhile is called Ubiquinone, while we offer Ubiquinol here at MNS. 
Ubiquinol has been referred to as antioxidant-Q10 in at least one case, and it’s a good name- this form is able to deactivate free radicals in your system.  It is also more easily absorbed into your system that the Ubiquinone form.  In fact, according to one peer-reviewed study, WinCoQ10 was absorbed 8x more readily than the traditional form of CoQ10 supplements. 
One other benefit of the WIN CoQ10 supplement is the patent-pending WIN-CFT technology.  This process uses D-Limonene oil to better protect ubiquinol from oxidation, resulting in a smaller soft-gel with complete bioavailability.

We all know Omega-3s are essential for health, and here’s one more reason.  If you are concerned, however, about the toxins that can be found in many fish, or the flip side of eating high-fat foods to get your Omega-3s, consider our WinOmeg3 Complex Omega-3 Supplement.  It’s one of our most popular products and delivers safe, pure and balanced Omega-3 to your system.

I’ve been running intensively for the last two years now and also participate in mountain marathons seriously since the last half-year. Basically you could call me a rookie. Nevertheless, I ended up with the first 13 runners out of almost 200 in my last competition. And here is why…

Of course a rather intensive training schedule lies at the basis of my results, but I’m convinced – as one of the runners put it afterwards – ‘I’m starting to get scary’ is directly connected to the fact I am taking ProXtreme™, Sure2Endure™, Mass Appeal™ and Sugar-Free Winrgy®.

Boost and recovery
I’ve been using these products for about two months. I almost instantly noticed the results, especially during my runs. But also, on a slightly longer term, I can notice the ease with which my legs recover afterwards (without forgetting to stretch of course!). That’s also where Mass Appeal comes in.

My breakfast prior to a long run now consists of fruit and a glass of Winrgy with a packet of Sure2Endure. Then, just before I leave, I make myself a tasty protein shake with ProXtreme. I take another bottle of Winrgy with me on my waist belt.

Spirits high
The feeling I had during my last mountain marathon in Galicia (Spain) was just amazing. My legs just kept on pumping as I ran up and down the slopes, which really helped keep my spirits up!

I managed to stay with the first 10 runners for over three quarters of the race! The fact that three runners passed me in the last 10 km. was really more due to my lack of experience than anything else.  Knowing how to distribute your energy during a mountain marathon is as difficult as it is important.

But at least I know where to find my energy!

It seems that wherever you look recently, studies are confirming that we need more Omega-3 in our diet.  One recent study finds that an increased intake of fatty fish cut a woman’s risk of heart failure by 25%.  Of course, you can get that omega-3 benefit just from the fish, but if you are concerned about the mercury content in many fish, what do you do?  Supplements are a great way to get the omega-3 you need, and we think our WINOmeg3Complex is one of the best options for a pharmaceutical-grade omega 3 supplement.

Madai Perez finished 3rd in the New York City half marathon on March 21st. She is coached by WIN Distributor, Germán Silva, and uses Sure2Endure™, ProXtreme™, Winrgy®, WINOmeg3complex™, Phyto-Vite® and Protector®.

 WIN has released a more powerful version of the popular CoQ10 Supplement!  As mentioned in Nutraceuticals World, this new formula improves the absorption rate of Co-Q10, is smaller, and still contains a high level of ubiquinol.