A specialty supplement is a formula that has been specially designed to support a specific structure/function application in the body – such as joint health and immune support. Some are single-ingredient products. Other combination formulas provide unique blends of complementary ingredients that scientific research has shown work synergistically in the body to illicit similar pharmacological effects. Included are glucosamine, melatonin, probiotics, DHEA, fish oils/shark cartilage, bee products, CoQ10, 5HTP, amino acids, homeopathic remedies, SAMe, chondroitin, probiotics, prebiotics, colostrum, other oils, other enzymes, other hormones, etc.
Glutrasol products are science-based specialty supplements or nutraceuticals formulated specifically to support a specific striation/function application in the body. As nutraceuticals, Glutrasol products are regulated as dietary supplements by the FDA under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Unlike drugs, supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. A nutraceutical is a specialty supplement containing active constituents from foods, herbs, natural compounds, and other botanicals.
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Specialty supplements are regulated as dietary supplements by the FDA under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The FDA does not accept animal data as conclusive of human data. Animal data can (and should) be referenced, but it won’t carry the day.
Cortisol. Cortisol is the major stress hormone. Chronically high levels are the problem. Persistently high cortisol correlates with human fertility issues, diabetes, heart disease, sleep disorders, depression, and breast cancer (among others). Glutrasol supports cortisol control as it relates to these health issues.
Yes, but only in animal studies. Many of the same compounds that make up Glutrasol have been prescribed by veterinarians to treat many animal diseases. The success of animal treatments has been well documented, and we are confident that human results will be the same.
Cattle fertility increased dramatically. Horses with Cushing’s Syndrome (diagnosed by high cortisol) improved. Livestock morbidity dropped. Livestock weight increased without using antibiotics. This was a small sampling.
The animal testing range includes birds, sheep, horses, cattle, goats, dogs, cats, and pigs.
All mammals have the same cortisol production mechanism. Monkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, and humans are the same from the cortisol perspective.
Specifically, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone, which causes the anterior pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Adrenocorticotropic hormone travels to the adrenal cortex, which responds by producing cortisol. Cortisol levels are controlled by negative hormone feedback loops.
Cortisol is called a “Stress” hormone and affects the immune system. Cortisol can diminish the effectiveness of our body’s ability to fight disease. If we control the Cortisol levels in patients with diseases with indications for high Cortisol, we can help their immune system fight their disease.
Research studies have demonstrated a connection between high cortisol and each of our six initial target areas. Some correlations are dramatic. For example, one cardiovascular study concluded that high cortisol predicts heart attacks better than high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
We have developed the Glutrasol compounds in powder form to blend into smoothies and juice blends. We have also worked with a taste-testing lab to develop Glutrasol with a rich vanilla flavor.