Sugar plays a large role in our lives, as we consume it in various forms in both food and beverages – which is why there is a need for emphasis on monitoring our blood sugar levels. While we do need some amount of sugar, too much of it and particularly refined sugars can lead to heart diseases, weight gain (as a result of lowered metabolism), diabetes and more.

When one consumes an amount of sugar, naturally blood glucose levels rise. This reaction would induce a healthy pancreas to trigger beta-cells which produces insulin, a hormone which allows for glucose to enter cells and provide energy.

When the pancreas is unable to produce effective insulin, the cells are unable to function properly thus sugar remains within the blood, not metabolized. This causes blood sugar levels to remain high in the body, leading to a number of health risks.

This is where Polypeptide-k (PPk) steps in, a single molecule protein extract derived from bitter gourd seeds, Momordica charantia. It has been clinically proven to regulate blood sugar levels and increase metabolism, due to the homology (33.4%) between human insulin and PPk.