Pancreas
Supplement: Natural Help for Pancreas Health, Blood
Sugar Levels, and Digestion
Your
pancreas is a large, important gland that secretes
digestive enzymes into your small intestine, enabling
your body to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Considering the tens of thousands of Americans who
suffer from serious pancreas disease every year, maintaining
pancreas health could be your lifesaver.
Växa
Pancreas Formula is a pancreas supplement and homeopathic
medicinal formulated to provide the fastest, most
specific relief for a wide variety of pancreas conditions.
The ingredients in this multi-dimensional formula
naturally support overall pancreas health and the
body’s ability to help:
Lower
blood sugar levels
Increase
insulin production
Regulate
blood sugar levels
Strengthen
the nervous and digestive systems
Support
the health and wellness of one essential digestive
organ—your pancreas—with a pancreas supplement
formulated especially for ongoing pancreas health.
In addition to assisting your body’s ability
to regulate blood sugar and digestion, Växa Pancreas
Formula also comes with a money-back guarantee.
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Anatomy of Pancreas Health
The pancreas
is an elongated, flat, hammer-shaped organ that is light
tan or pinkish in color, analogous in its structures
to the salivary glands which is located across the back
of the abdomen, behind the stomach, stretches across
upper abdomen right behind the stomach and touching
the spleen. Its right extremity, being broad, is called
the head, and is connected to the main portion of the
organ, or body, by a slight constriction, the neck;
while its left extremity gradually tapers to form the
tail. Its length varies from 12 to 15 cm, and its weight
from 65 to 100 gm.
Structure of the Pancreas
The pancreas is made up of two
types of tissue:
Exocrine
tissue
The exocrine tissue secretes digestive enzymes.
The pancreatic juice, carried by the pancreatic
duct to the duodenum, is an important digestive
fluid. Pancreatic juice is composed of two products
critical to proper digestion: digestive enzymes
and bicarbonate.
Endocrine
tissue
The endocrine tissue (islets of Langerhans) secretes
hormones which are taken up by the blood stream
and are concerned with sugar metabolism. Glucagon
raises the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Insulin stimulates cells to utilize glucose. Somatostatin
may regulate the secretion of glucagon and insulin.
Functions of the Pancreas
The
pancreas has a dual role—it helps digest food
and also secretes hormones that, among other things,
affect the level of sugar in the blood.
It manufactures
enzymes to aid in digestion and produces the hormone
insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in the bloodstream.
The digestive juices secreted by the pancreas combine
with juices from the intestines to complete the job
of breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Substances in the pancreatic juice also help neutralize
stomach acids that pass from the stomach into the
small intestine.
The enzymes
secreted by the exocrine tissue in the pancreas help
break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and acids
in the duodenum.
The hormones
secreted by the endocrine tissue in the pancreas are
insulin and glucagon (which regulate the level of
glucose in the blood).
The pancreas
secretes enzymes that have the capacity to reduce
virtually all digestible macromolecules into forms
that are capable of being absorbed. Three major groups
of enzymes are critical to efficient digestion:
Proteases:
Digestion of proteins is initiated by pepsin in
the stomach, but the bulk of protein digestion is
due to the pancreatic proteases. Several proteases
are synthesized in the pancreas and secreted into
the lumen of the small intestine. The two major
pancreatic proteases are trypsin and chymotrypsin.
Pancreatic
Lipase: The major form of dietary fat is
triglyceride. A triglyceride molecule cannot be
directly absorbed across the intestinal mucosa.
It must first be digested. The enzyme that performs
this hydrolysis is pancreatic lipase, which is delivered
into the lumen of the gut as a constituent of pancreatic
juice.
Amylase:
The major dietary carbohydrate for many species
is starch, a storage form of glucose in plants.
Amylase is the enzyme that hydrolyses starch to
maltose.
Other
Pancreatic Enzymes
In addition to the proteases, lipase and amylase,
the pancreas produces a host of other digestive enzymes,
including ribonuclease, deoxyribonuclease, gelatinase
and elastase.
Conditions that affect the pancreas
Alcoholism,
gallstones, and viral infections can cause a serious
inflammation of the pancreas called pancreatitis.
When gallstones block the bile duct, which the pancreatic
duct empties into, the flow of pancreatic juices is
stopped. This may also lead to pancreatitis. Hypoglycemia
or too little sugar in the blood can result from an
overproduction of insulin by the islets of Langerhans.
Tumors on the islets themselves, or large tumors on
other organs near the pancreas, can cause the release
of excess insulin. Diabetes mellitus is a serious
common disorder that occurs:
When
the islets of Langerhans fail to produce enough
insulin,
When
the pancreas produces very little insulin, or
When
the body does not respond appropriately to insulin,
a condition called “insulin resistance.”
Why Is Insulin Important?
To make
energy, cells need food in a very simple form. When
you eat or drink, much of your food is broken down into
a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose provides the
energy your body needs for daily activities. Your bloodstream
transports glucose both from where it is taken into
the body after eating, to the cells where it will be
used, stored, or converted to fat. When the amount of
glucose in your blood reaches a certain level, your
pancreas releases insulin. The insulin carries the glucose
into the appropriate cells. As more glucose enters your
cells, the level of glucose in your bloodstream drops.
Without insulin, the glucose can’t be stored --
which allows the level of glucose in the blood to rise.
Too much glucose in the blood is called “high
blood sugar.” By definition, diabetes is having
a blood sugar level of 110 milligrams per deciliter
or more after an overnight fast.
Växa Pancreas Formula
The pancreas
is an important organ that performs several necessary
functions. Therefore, it is important to do everything
possible to provide it with adequate nutritional support.
As a targeted pancreas supplement, Växa Pancreas
Formula makes this task much easier.
This
pancreas health formula represents nutrition for the
pancreas and has been traditionally used for a weakened
pancreas. Växa Pancreas Formula contains several
nutrients to provide additional support for the various
functions performed by the pancreas. This formula
is a natural source of chromium, calcium, magnesium,
nickel, molybdenum, cobalt and zinc.
Växa
Pancreas Formula is a combination of herbs that
supports the glandular and digestive systems, strengthening
pancreas and liver functions. This pancreas supplement
combination is also beneficial for treating diabetes
because it helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Växa
Pancreas Formula is made of specific nutrients that
nutritionally support pancreas health with their
synergistic effects.
The
herbs contained in Växa Pancreas Formula are
highly concentrated extracts that support pancreas
function and supplement pancreatic enzyme production.
Växa
Pancreas Formula contains calcium, magnesium, nickel,
molybdenum, cobalt, zinc and chromium. Zinc is needed
for the pancreas to produce insulin, it is a component
of insulin. Chromium is necessary for insulin to
play its role.
Växa
Pancreas Formula is a pancreas supplement formulated
by scientists for one major reason: For natural support
of the pancreas, liver, and digestive tract through
the powers of homeopathic remedies and herb extracts.
Cayenne
((Capsicum annum) is often used as an enhancer of other
herbs in any formulation. It contains aromatic resins
that promote circulation and strengthen the nervous
and digestive systems. It's particularly useful in providing
nutrients to the pancreas and liver, which support digestion
and maintain blood sugar balance. It contains carotenoid
pigments, flavonoids, ascorbic acid and volatile oil.
Its action is strongly stimulating to the circulation
and upper digestive tract, It stimulates stomach-acid
production, thereby increasing its capacity to sterilize
its contents and protect against enteric infection.
It is contra-indicated in severe hypertension.
Dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale) contains trace minerals, inulin
(similar to insulin), potassium and betacarotene. It
is a wonderful herb for the digestive system, especially
the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. It acts as a digestive
and hepatic (liver) tonic, cholagogue, diuretic, and
detoxifier. Dandelion also has a lipotropic effect that
can help reduce cholesterol. The herb is a source of
potassium sodium, phosphorus and iron. The leaves are
a richer source of vitamin A than carrots and contain
some amounts of vitamins B and D.
Uva
ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is well known
for benefitting the urinary system, but it also benefits
the pancreas. Uva ursi is known as an astringent. It
contains glycosides, tannins, flavanoids, and resin.
It has an astringent effect on the lower digestive tract.
Uva ursi contains vitamin A, iron (chelated-iron) and
manganese.
Bittersweet
(Solanum dulcamara) The stems are used for treatment
of sluggish liver related to poor assimilation of fats.
Blueberry
(Vaccinum Myrtillus) For the German Commission of herb
regulation, the leaves and their preparations are traditionally
recommended for use in diabetes mellitus, and the prevention
and treatment of gastrointestinal tract conditions,
blood purification, and to stimulate metabolic processes.
Studies have shown the leaves have anti-diabetic activity
and have been used in various herbal combinations as
a treatment for diabetes. The leaves contain a component
(glucoquinine) which experimentally has been shown to
lower blood sugar levels and increases insulin production.
Caution should be taken by diabetics and in cases of
hypoglycemia (a deficiency of sugar in the blood in
which the glucose in the blood is abnormally low).
The homeopathy
part of the formula with Iris Versicolor, Pepsinum,
Podophyllum, Sanguinaria, Ipeca, Antimonium Crudum,
Pancreas are used as a pancreas regeneration and rebuilding
combination stimulating enzyme functions. Functions
include effectiveness as a blood sugar regulator, regulating
both hypoglycemia and diabetes.
Zinc, calcium,
nickel, molybdenum, magnesium and cobalt are minerals
and trace elements necessary for the good functioning
of important metabolic reactions in the pancreas.
Växa
Pancreas Formula is also a source of chromium,
an essential trace mineral that is needed for insulin
production to help the body maintain normal blood sugar
levels. Diets high in refined and processed foods can
cause chromium deficiency. Chromium plays also a role
in the synthesis of proteins, fats and cholesterol.
Research studies show our diet is deficient in chromium,
which is helpful in maintaining and regulating stable
blood sugar levels.
Formula Highlights
Växa Pancreas Formula is
a pancreas supplement formulated by scientists for one major reason: For natural
support of the pancreas, liver, and digestive tract through the powers of homeopathic
remedies and herb extracts.
Cayenne: Cayenne provides nutrients to the pancreas and liver, which support
digestion and maintain blood sugar balance.
Dandelion: Dandelion contains trace minerals, inulin (similar to insulin),
potassium and betacarotene. It is a wonderful herb for the digestive system, especially
the liver, gall bladder and pancreas.
Uva ursi: Uva ursi is well known for benefitting the urinary system, but
it also benefits the pancreas, and is known to act as an astringent.
Bittersweet: Bittersweet used for treatment of sluggish liver related to
poor assimilation of fats.
Blueberry: Blueberry is traditionally recommended for use in diabetes mellitus,
and the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal tract conditions, blood purification,
and to stimulate metabolic processes.
Caution: For any suspected or known illness or dysfunction,
always consult your physician for medical diagnosis and treatment first. Växa products
are Homeopathic Medicinals and therefore have NDC# (National Drug Control Number)
clearly printed on each label.