It acts as a competitive inhibitor of enzymes called α-glucosidases that break up larger carbohydrates into smaller sugars that can be absorbed by your body into the blood stream. So, in essence, Reducose® partially blocks the digestion and absorption of some of the carbs you consume. This helps moderate post-meal blood glucose spikes and the resulting insulin response.*

Controlling your blood sugar is crucial for overall health and well-being. Stable blood glucose levels can enhance energy levels, improve focus and concentration, and may promote better weight management. Steady blood sugar levels mean that you are supplying your cells with a steadier supply of food. For example, your brain cells run off glucose, so ensuring their steady energy supply is important. There are lots of real-life scenarios where we can feel this happening. Think about how you feel in the middle of the day, maybe right before lunch, when your brain says ‘I’m done’ or maybe you feel it after lunch, when you’ve eaten a lot, especially carbs, and your blood sugar levels peak, then a few hours later, once your insulin has kicked in and lowered your glucose levels, you feel the crash. That’s the time many people grab a cappuccino to keep themselves alert until the end of the workday. That’s why it is important to care about glycemic management.

Some people notice feeling shaky or ‘off’ after eating a lot of carbs or sugar. This can be related to how the body regulates blood sugar and insulin in the hours after a meal, sometimes called a ‘sugar crash.’ This is caused by the body’s insulin and hormonal response to a surge in blood glucose, especially after a high-carb meal.

Feeling sleepy after lunch is very common. It often reflects a natural early‑afternoon dip in your body’s internal clock. Combine it with large or heavy meals, especially very rich or high‑carb ones, the effect on hormones, blood sugar, and digestion can lead to drowsiness in the early afternoon.

Many people notice feeling irritable or ‘hangry’ when they go a long time without eating. Changes in blood sugar and the hormones that help regulate it can contribute to feelings like irritability or agitation in some individuals. Managing your blood sugar levels can reduce irritability because stable glucose helps prevent the mood swings and agitation that can occur when blood sugar drops or fluctuates sharply.

You may always feel "snacky" or hungry due to factors like eating meals low in protein, fiber, or healthy fats, which don’t keep you full for long, consuming too many refined carbs that cause blood sugar spikes and crashes, dehydration (sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger), lack of sleep (which increases hunger hormones) or stress. Eating more carbohydrates, especially refined or high-glycemic carbs, can make you feel more "snacky" or hungry, as these foods cause a rapid spike and then a sharp drop in blood sugar, which triggers hunger and cravings for more carbs

You should never feel guilty about eating the foods your body craves. Societal messaging often labels carbs as “bad” and promotes the idea that “eating clean” means avoiding them. While carbs can cause blood sugar spikes, there’s no reason to feel guilty about enjoying them. By taking Reducose®, you can help your body manage those spikes while still eating the foods you love.* Enjoy your favorite meals while supporting healthier glucose responses with Reducose®.*

Eating large, high‑carbohydrate meals late at night can make it harder for some people to fall asleep and may be linked with poorer sleep quality. Research suggests that disrupted or short sleep can, over time, affect how the body handles blood sugar and may influence appetite and weight. Focusing on lighter, balanced evening meals and a consistent sleep routine can help support both sleep and metabolic health.

A glucose “spike” after meals is caused by the rapid absorption of glucose from carbohydrate rich foods into the bloodstream. Anytime you eat, the carbohydrates in your food break down into glucose that goes into your bloodstream to fuel your cells with the help of insulin from your pancreas. Sugars and highly refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, rice, potatoes, sweets, or processed foods) break down more quickly causing your glucose to “spike” and triggers a stronger insulin response to keep up with the rush of glucose into your system. During a glucose spike you could feel thirsty, tired, shaky or jittery. Sometimes it provides a sudden surge of energy and then your blood sugar crashes.

A “crash” is the rapid drop in blood sugar levels after a glucose spike. Your body’s response to all the glucose from a “spike” is to release large amounts of insulin from your pancreas into your blood stream to move all that glucose into your cells. This insulin response can sometimes overshoot and cause blood sugar to drop below pre-meal levels. The “crash” can cause you to feel tired, irritable, shaky, have brain fog and even crave more carbs or sweet foods. Over time the cycle of “spike” and “crash” can lead to metabolic and other health issues.

CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitor. It is a medical device that continually monitors your blood sugar (glucose) levels automatically during the day and at night. It has a small sensor under your skin (typically in your arm) that measures glucose in your interstitial fluid or the fluid between your cells. A transmitter in the CGM sends these glucose level readings to a smartphone every few minutes. These readings may be sent to an insulin pump if you have diabetes and send an alert if readings are too high or too low. The prevalence and convenience of CGMs allows anyone to track their blood sugar (glucose) levels for therapeutic or lifestyle reasons.