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4-Hydroxyisoleucine

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Also known as: Fenugreek extract powder
Related Remedies: Fenugreek seeds

Description: 4-Hydroxyisoleucine is a free form amino acid derivative, extracted from fenugreek seeds. It is not found in animal protein. It is mainly used for diabetic and related conditions. Fenugreek seeds contains only 0.09% of 4-hydroxyisoleucine. This is why fenugreek extract with much higher 4-hydroxyisoleucine should be used.

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin; helps to control blood sugar levels and increase healthy sugar metabolism; improves insulin sensitivity and after meal glucose tolerance. Take 1.5-2.5 g of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months

  • Diabetes type I prevention RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin; helps to control blood sugar levels and increase healthy sugar metabolism; improves insulin sensitivity and after meal glucose tolerance. Take 50-100 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin; helps to control blood sugar levels and increase healthy sugar metabolism; improves insulin sensitivity and after meal glucose tolerance. Take 0.5-1.5 g of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months

  • Diabetes type II prevention RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin; helps to control blood sugar levels and increase healthy sugar metabolism; improves insulin sensitivity and after meal glucose tolerance. Take 50-100 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

  • Improving & supporting metabolism of carbohydrate RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine improves and supports sugar metabolism. Take 50-300 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine increases insulin receptivity of muscle cells and reduces body fat production;. Take 250-500 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily after a workout. Works better if taken with carbohydrates and creatine.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine promotes insulin secretion; inhibits the rise of blood glucose and helps to reduce body fat production; used for prevention. Take 200-400 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRating

    4-Hydroxyisoleucine is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 200-400 mg of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.05-2.5 g of 4-hydroxyisoleucine daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety and side effects of 4-hydroxyisoleucine is unknown.

Available Forms

4-Hydroxyisoleucine is available in powder form at different concentrations.

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