Glucerna powder is a food supplement that helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, as it promotes the slow intake of carbohydrates, which reduces sugar spikes throughout the day and, therefore, is a recommended supplement for individuals with diabetes. Furthermore, it is rich in protein and has few calories, which helps to deal with hunger and, therefore, can contribute to weight loss.
This supplement should only be used on the advice of a doctor or nutritionist and should not be used to replace a meal. Furthermore, glucerna exists in the form of cereals, bars and ready-to-drink preparations, with different flavors such as strawberry, nuts, chocolate or vanilla.
What is Glucerna used for?
This nutritional supplement serves to:
- Help to lose weight, as it contributes to reducing the feeling of hunger, leading to the intake of smaller amounts of food;
- Contribute to maintaining blood sugar levels, reducing high blood sugar levels;
- Improve bowel function, as it is a good source of fiber;
- Strengthen the immune system, as it is made up of 25 types of vitamins and minerals, having an antioxidant effect.
Furthermore, this supplement can be used by individuals with allergies to gluten and lactose, as it does not contain these components in its formula.
Glucerna Price
Glucerna costs, on average, 50 reais and can be purchased in health food stores, supermarkets and some pharmacies.
How to take Glucerna
To prepare glucerna powder you need:
- Add 200 ml of cold water to 6 spoons of powder, each spoon weighing approximately 52 g;
- Stir the mixture until the powder is completely dissolved;
- Place in the refrigerator for 25 minutes to cool.
Normally, each can of glucerna contains 400 mg, allowing you to prepare 7 bottles of 200 ml, and the amounts of glucerna per day must be indicated by your doctor or nutritionist. Furthermore, to preserve it you must keep the mixture in the refrigerator until drinking.
Glucerna side effects
There are no known side effects of the glucerna supplement.
Glucerna contraindications
Glucerna is a supplement that should not be used to replace daily food, but should only be used as a complement.
Furthermore, it cannot be used in patients who are fed through a nasogastric tube or in patients who have galactosemia.
