{"product_id":"formula-s-b","title":"HERBAL MAGIC - Formula S\/B","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN: 80023714\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}.tg .tg-1wig{font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-7q3x{font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-mwsi{background-color:#68d2df;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-p9rc{font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;;font-size:12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-43ru{background-color:#7dc242;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-13pz{font-size:18px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is useful for those who long for sugar such as desserts, wine and carbohydrates, those who experience hunger and energy crashes throughout the day from blood sugar spikes following carbohydrate-rich meals and for those who like to indulge during the weekends or holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormula S\/B contains a unique combination of ingredients that are designed to promote healthy glucose metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism in general. This product also helps with the metabolism of fats and proteins, helps in the development and maintenance of bones and provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT MONOGRAPH FOR HERBAL MAGIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FORMULA S\/B                NPN 80023714\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbal Magic’s Formula S\/B contains a unique combination of ingredients that are designed to promote healthy glucose metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism in general. Formula S\/B  is also a source of antioxidants that offer protection from free radicals within the body.\u003ca name=\"_ednref1\" href=\"#_edn1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[i]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlucose homeostasis is a complex physiological system balanced in part, by energy intake and expenditure. Energy homeostasis is maintained by the hypothalamus and hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK functions as an energy sensor that controls glucose homeostasis by regulating metabolism and accordingly, energy balance. During metabolic nutrient deprivation, AMPK is activated resulting in processes that lead to weight and body mass gains.\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" size=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED USES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimary Uses: Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health; helps to promote healthy glucose metabolism; helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins; helps in the development and maintenance of bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM OF ACTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch Suggests\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Lipoic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlpha lipoic acid is best known for its unique antioxidant properties, free radical scavenging abilities and participation in the effects of other antioxidants. Alpha lipoic acid is also known to ameliorate the effects of fructose by improving glucose homeostasis.\u003ca name=\"_ednref1\" href=\"#_edn1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[i]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Scientific investigations have shown alpha lipoic acid supplementation is effective in helping with weight management, demonstrating positive effects on satiety, weight decrease and changes in fat and lean mass. Alpha lipoic acid exerts these weight management effects by suppressing hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity which is important in the central regulation of food intake and energy expenditure.\u003ca name=\"_ednref2\" href=\"#_edn2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003csup\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref3\" href=\"#_edn3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[iii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChromium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChromium is an essential trace element and chromium (III) is the form of chromium found in supplements and in food. Chromium has been shown to be useful in its ability to support insulin thereby assisting in healthy glucose metabolism. It is thought that chromium potentiates the action of insulin by increasing receptor numbers and increasing insulin binding to cells.\u003ca name=\"_ednref4\" href=\"#_edn4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[iv]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChromium is widely used for weight loss, to increase muscle mass and fat-free mass, and decrease body fat. Results from scientific investigations have indicated that chromium supplementation increases muscle gain and fat loss associated with exercise and improves glucose metabolism and the serum lipid profile in patients with or without diabetes.\u003ca name=\"_ednref5\" href=\"#_edn5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[v]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003csup\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref6\" href=\"#_edn6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[vi]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref7\" href=\"#_edn7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[vii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref8\" href=\"#_edn8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[viii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref9\" href=\"#_edn9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ix]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca name=\"_ednref10\" href=\"#_edn10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[x]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManganese is an essential trace nutrient that plays a role in various physiological processes. Manganese is required for the regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, reproduction and normal brain function. Manganese is also an important co-factor in the brain for several enzymes, such as the anti-oxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase and is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and metabolism.\u003ca name=\"_ednref11\" href=\"#_edn11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[xi]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Manganese may affect thyroid hormone homeostasis.\u003ca name=\"_ednref12\" href=\"#_edn12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[xii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED DOSAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: For oral use only. Take 2 capsules three times daily or as directed by your health care professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTIONS AND WARNINGS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor adult use only. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISEASE\/CONDITION INTERACTIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMULATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedicinal Ingredients: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChromium (Chromium polynicotinate)…………….……..…….……4 mcg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDL-alpha Lipoic acid…………….……………………………..….……..100 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManganese (Manganese (II) gluconate)…………….……….....0.05 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eNon-medicinal Ingredients:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn1\" href=\"#_ednref1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[i]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Cummings BP, Stanhope KL, Graham JL, et al. Dietary fructose accelerates the development of diabetes in UCD-T2DM rats: amelioration by the antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2010 May;298(5):R1343-50. Epub 2010 Feb 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn2\" href=\"#_ednref2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Doggrell SA. A-Lipoic acid, an ant-obesity agent? Exp Opin Investig Drug. 2004;13:1641-43.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn3\" href=\"#_ednref3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[iii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Kim MS, Park JY, Namkoong C, et al. Anti-obesity effects of alpha-lipoic acid mediated by suppression of hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase. Nat Med. 2004 Jul;10(7):727-33.Epub 2004 Jun 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn4\" href=\"#_ednref4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[iv]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Cefalu WT, Frank B. Role of Chromium in Human Health and in Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2004;27(11):2741.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn5\" href=\"#_ednref5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[v]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Potter JF, Levin P, Anderson RA, et al. Glucose metabolism in glucose-intolerant older people during chromium supplementation. Metabolism 1985;34:199–204.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn6\" href=\"#_ednref6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[vi]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Ghosh D, Bhattacharya B, Mukherjee B, et al. Role of chromium supplementation in Indians with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Nutr Biochem. 2002;13:690–97.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn7\" href=\"#_ednref7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[vii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Bahijri SM, Mufti AM. Beneficial effects of chromium in people with type 2 diabetes, and urinary chromium response to glucose load as a possible indicator of status. Biol Trace Elem Res.  2002;85:97–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn8\" href=\"#_ednref8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[viii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Anderson R.  Chromium as an essential nutrient for humans. Reg Toxicol Pharmacol. 1997;26:S35–S41.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn9\" href=\"#_ednref9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ix]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Roeback JR Jr, Hla KM, Chambless LE, et al. Effects of chromium supplementation on serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in men taking beta-blockers a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 1991;115:917–24.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn10\" href=\"#_ednref10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[x]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Crawford V, Scheckenbach R, Preuss HG. Effects of niacin-bound chromium supplementation on body composition in overweight African-American women. Diabetes Obes Metab. 1999;1:331-37.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn11\" href=\"#_ednref11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[xi]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Bagga S, Levy L. Overview of Research into the Health Effects of Manganese (2002-2007) Report, Institute of Environment and Health for the Manganese Health Research Program (MHRP), Institute of Environment and Health, Cranfield University. Available at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.manganese\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.manganese\u003c\/a\u003e health.org\/data\/assets \/pdf_file\/0017\/53171\/Overview_of_Research_into_the_Health_Effects_of_Manganese.pdf. Accessed January 13, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_edn12\" href=\"#_ednref12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[xii]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Soldin OP, Aschner M. Effects of manganese on thyroid hormone homeostasis: potential links.  Neurotoxicology. 2007 Sep;28(5):951-6. 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