Anecdotal observations by John Thomas

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Glucose: is a carbohydrate monosaccharide [simple sugar molecule with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆] that is absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion.

Glucose is mainly made by plants and algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight, where it is used to make cellulose in cell walls of plants. Other organisms [such as animals] have cell membranes as opposed to cell walls.

Glucose is the most abundant carbohydrate in the world.

In energy metabolism, glucose is the most important source of energy in all organisms. Glucose circulates in the blood of animals as blood sugar. Glucose is a monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms.  In animals, glucose is released from the breakdown of glycogen in a process known as glycogenolysis

Overview

Excess glucose is stored in the muscles as glycogen for conversion to quick energy when needed. Glucose is also stored in the liver as glycogen, but in excessive amounts it is stored as fat.  Now you know the meaning of so-called, fatty liver dis-ease!

Glucose and fats fuel production of ATP by mitochondria within the electron transport chain of the Krebs Cycle.  Glucose metabolism is regulated by the hormones, insulin, leptin and adrenaline.

Managing Glucose Metabolism

Unbalanced glucose metabolism is a problem for 99% of the population, regardless of age.

Here are a few simple suggestions:

Make certain to not allow your body to suffer from depletion of Essential Elemental Ions, which are critical for managing sugar metabolism.

Also, see to it that your body has a GENEROUS supply of bio-active magnesium ions which are critical for sugar metabolism in general and cellular metabolism  of glucose sugars by mitochondria in the cells.

Suggestions

1. Change your lifestyle and your diet.
2. Embrace Young Again Club Protocols.
3. Ask for help and be open to new ideas.

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