Ingredient
Reducose®
The Natural Glucose Control Extract
A patented mulberry leaf extract standardised to 5% 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), clinically studied to lower blood sugar, insulin, and glycated haemoglobin levels.
What is Reducose® Good For?
Reducose® operates by slowing carbohydrate breakdown in the small intestine, reducing post-meal glucose spikes and improving overall glucose management.
Potential benefits of supplementation
- Reduction in post-prandial blood glucose and insulin response by inhibiting carbohydrate-degrading enzymes
- Decrease in fasting plasma glucose and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels with long-term use (~12 weeks)
- Reducing heart injury risk from sepsis by decreasing oxidative damage and inflammation (animal models)
What is Reducose® 5% / Fermogulan®?
DNJ (1-deoxynojirimycin) is a natural glucose analogue found in mulberry leaves functioning as a mild, reversible inhibitor of amylases and α-glucosidase enzymes that break down carbohydrates.
By slowing carbohydrate digestion, DNJ reduces glucose entry rate into the bloodstream, demonstrating lower blood sugar and insulin elevation after eating.
Recommended Daily Dose
200 mg (5% DNJ = 10 mg active DNJ)
Human clinical studies suggest 200 mg of Reducose® (5% DNJ) taken before carbohydrate-containing meals significantly reduces post-prandial glucose and insulin response.
Reducose® in Detail
- Clinical Dose
- 200 mg (5% DNJ = 10 mg active DNJ)
- Source
- Mulberry leaves (Morus alba L.)
- Technology
- Patented process to standardise DNJ at 5%, inhibits carbohydrate-degrading enzymes
- Key Benefits
- Clinically reduces blood sugar and insulin spikes after meals
- May result in reduced fasting glucose and HbA1c when used long-term (~12 weeks)
- Works without hypoglycaemia risk in healthy individuals
- Reduces inflammation and oxidative damage
- Data
- Multiple peer-reviewed human trials confirming efficacy in post-prandial glucose control.
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Your Questions About Reducose®
What is Reducose®?
A patented mulberry leaf extract standardised to 5% DNJ, clinically shown to reduce blood sugar spikes after meals.
What are the benefits of Reducose®?
It helps to manage post-meal blood glucose and insulin levels as a single dose and results in reduced glucose markers in the longer term.
How is Reducose® different from generic mulberry extracts?
Generic mulberry powders vary in DNJ content. Reducose® is patented, standardised to 5% DNJ, and clinically validated.
Are there any side effects?
Reducose® is well tolerated. At higher doses, mild gastrointestinal effects (gas, bloating) may occur due to slowed carbohydrate breakdown.
Can Reducose® be used with diabetes medication?
Reducose® is not a substitute for medical treatment. Individuals taking diabetes medication should consult their healthcare professional before use.
The Science That Supports Us
- 1Cui, W. et al. (2023). Effect of mulberry leaf or mulberry leaf extract on glycemic traits: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Food & Function, 14(3), pp. 1277–1289.
- 2Riche, D.M. et al. (2017). Impact of mulberry leaf extract on type 2 diabetes: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 32, pp. 105–108.
- 3Thaipitakwong, T. et al. (2020). Dose-finding, efficacy, and safety of mulberry leaves on glycemic profiles in obese persons with borderline diabetes. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 49, p. 102292.
- 4Thondre, P.S. et al. (2021). Mulberry leaf extract improves glycaemic response and insulaemic response to sucrose in healthy subjects. Nutrition & Metabolism, 18(1).
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