A ground-breaking botanical extract that contains a unique blend of research-backed biofunctional compounds to support normal blood sugar & insulin levels. Dahlia4 contains our revolutionary dahlia extract DE-BIS276®.
While the pancreatic hormone insulin reduces blood sugar levels, over the past 20 years, the idea that the brain is actually a key factor in supporting blood sugar balance has been explored, and exciting new research findings in this area give us a new focus for supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
Neuroscientist and inventor of Dahlia4 (DE-BIS276®), Otago University’s Associate Professor Alexander Tups and his research team have identified a plant-derived substance that supports healthy brain circulation and normal blood sugar balance. The cultivable and non-toxic plant molecule they discovered in the dahlia plant has been combined with two additional plant molecules to enhance the effect of the original one.
From their laboratory at the University of Otago, Dr Tups and his team have selected and propagated only the very best plants, with the correct characteristics, to produce Dahlia4 (DE-BIS276), the world’s first research-backed dahlia extract.
"Scientific evidence now suggests a new focus for supporting normal blood sugar – so now we look at supporting not the pancreas, but the brain."
Professor Alexander Tups | Otago University, New Zealand
The function
The hypothalamus is a small region located at the base of the brain and has a crucial role in supporting glucose balance in the blood through its effect on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the endocrine system. It contains specialized glucose-sensing neurons that detect changes in glucose levels and support glucose metabolism and feeding behavior.
The hypothalamus helps in supporting glucose balance and feeding behavior accordingly.
Recent discoveries
Recent studies have shown that lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise and a healthy diet, as well as through medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can support healthy glucose levels.
While the pancreatic hormone insulin supports normal blood sugar levels, over the past 20 years, the idea that the brain is actually a key factor in the process has been explored, and exciting new research findings in this area give us a new target to support healthy blood sugar balance¹.
The science team
Neuroscientist and inventor of Dahlia4 (DE-BIS276®), Otago University’s Associate Professor Alexander Tups and his research team have identified a plant-derived substance that supports healthy circulation in the brain and blood sugar balance².
The power of flowers
The cultivable and non-toxic plant molecule they discovered in the dahlia plant has been combined with two additional plant molecules to enhance the effect of the original one. From their laboratory at the University of Otago, Dr Tups and his team have selected and propagated only the very best plants, with the correct characteristics, to produce Dahlia4 (DE-BIS276®), the world’s first research-backed dahlia extract.
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