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Studies have shown that Chromium, a micromineral, is extremely effective in regulating blood sugar levels. Pairing with enzymes, it kick-starts insulin to function, linking cells to the glucose they need. Without it, glucose is left unused, saturating the bloodstream. Chromium is absorbed best when bonded to amino acids, making AFA an efficient source.

Vanadium is another rare mineral present in AFA, which is frequently used to treat diabetes, high cholesterol, low blood sugar, and heart disease.

The amino acid Tyrosine paired with Zinc has been documented to decrease carbohydrate and sugar cravings, as well as mood improvement.

Use of AFA is an all natural approach to blood sugar regulation, as it provides insulin supporting minerals that help our bodies use sugar efficiently, stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Clinical Studies

Vanadium in Biosphere and Its Role in Biological Processes
Srivastava AK, Mehdi MZ. Insulino-mimetic and anti-diabetic effects of vanadium compounds. Diabet Med. 2005;22(1):2-13. doi:10.1111/j.1464-5491.2004.01381.x

Spectroscopic, structural characterizations and antioxidant capacity of the chromium (III) niacinamide compound as a diabetes mellitus
Refat MS, El-Megharbel SM, Hussien MA, et al. Spectroscopic, structural characterizations and antioxidant capacity of the chromium (III) niacinamide compound as a diabetes mellitus drug model. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2017;173:122-131. doi:10.1016/j.saa.2016.08.053

Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes Anderson RA, Cheng N, Bryden NA, et al. Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes. 1997;46(11):1786-1791. doi:10.2337/diab.46.11.1786

The Effect of Chromium Picolinate Supplementation on the Pancreas and Macroangiopathy in Type II Diabetes
Verma H, Garg R. Comment on "The Effect of Chromium Picolinate Supplementation on the Pancreas and Macroangiopathy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Rats". J Diabetes Res. 2015;2015:901895. doi:10.1155/2015/901895

Controlling diabetes by chromium complexes: The role of the ligands
Peng M, Yang X. Controlling diabetes by chromium complexes: The role of the ligands. J Inorg Biochem. 2015;146:97-103. doi:10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2015.01.002

Fat-soluble micronutrients and metabolic syndrome
Goncalves, A., & Amiot, M. J. (2017). Fat-soluble micronutrients and metabolic syndrome. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 20(6), 492–497.

Very Low–Calorie Diet Mimics the Early Beneficial Effect of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Insulin Sensitivity and b-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Jackness, Karmally, W., Febres, G., Conwell, I. M., Ahmed, L., Bessler, M., McMahon, D. J., & Korner, J. (2013). Very Low-Calorie Diet Mimics the Early Beneficial Effect of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Insulin Sensitivity and beta-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Diabetes (New York, N.Y.), 62(9), 3027–3032. https://doi.org/10.2337/db12-1762