The glucose metabolism also falls under chronobiological regulation. The first place among metabolic illnesses is taken by diabetes mellitus type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, a widespread disease which is caused especially through wrong nutrition, obesity and lack of exercise. People affected by this illness have too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Instead of nourishing organs, vessels and cells as best as possible, sugar molecules remain in the blood and flow aimlessly through the entire body. This most common form of diabetes affects about seven to eight percent of adults and is sadly often diagnosed very late. It causes a rise in blood sugar levels, since somatic cells which normally require insulin in order to absorb sugar from blood develop an insulin resistance. This resistance prevents the sugar from reaching the cells. If diabetes remains untreated, then the risk for heart disease, stroke, blood circulation problems and coronary heart diseases increases dramatically. In addition, a desire for more food which is mostly fatty and rich in calories can eventually lead to obesity with all its side effects. However, with the help of a high fiber diet and reduction in calories, this illness can be prevented or at least delayed.

Effective Fight Against Diabetes Through Use of Active Substances in a Timely Manner in Accordance with Chronobiological Standards

With the help of plant substances used at the correct times, blood sugar levels can be corrected. Around 1200 plants contain bioactive secondary plant substances in categories such as flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, or carotenoids have already been used in diabetes therapy. These substances have the ability to correct blood sugar levels. Additionally, they are able to strengthen the sensibility of cells towards insulin in order to ensure a stable glucose level in the blood. They can also increase energy, reduce weight and improve vision. These healing plants are used as support of a medical treatment, for prevention and for an increase in life quality among those affected by diabetes. The goal of this approach is to make it easier for the cells to absorb sugar from the blood during the day. At the same time,over-absorption of sugar in the intestines should be prevented. During the day, the sensibility towards insulin should also be increased. At night, fat burning should be increased, which can also contribute to normalization of blood sugar levels.

One out of two adults in the western world struggles with obesity. Obesity occurs when energy intake is higher than energy use. If more nutrition is received than is necessary, then the use of this nourishment does not function correctly. Consequently the body stores nutrients in fat cells. Stimulants such as alcohol, sweets, white flour and fatty foods complicate the natural processing of nutrition, which does not allow for the storage of fat.

Additionally, increasing age and hormone changes (especially in women) play a significant role in the development of obesity. This once again increases the risk for illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, fat metabolism disruptions and cancer. In order to lose weight you can employ one of two methods: either consume fewer calories, or increase the amount of calories that are burned.

Reduction of Obesity Through Use of Active Substances in a Timely Manner Which Prevent the Absorption of Sugar and Fats in the Intestine

Using these substances should be done in accordance with chronobiological standards, which in this special case is not a particular time of day, but rather before or after each meal. Carbohydrates and specifically sugar are substances which can easily be absorbed from nutrition. This is why it is important to consume those substances which impede the absorption of carbohydrates and sugar shortly after a meal. Fat blockers, however, should be taken immediately before a meal, since detachment does not occur until the end of the gastrointestinal tract.

Reduction of Obesity Through Timely Ingestion of Specific Active Substances Which Stimulate the Metabolism From the Inside Out

More and more people place their hopes in scientifically-tested plant substances that are supposed to help with weight loss. A number of popular plant and fruit extracts contain metabolically active ingredients, which ensure regulation of the glucose metabolism and control feelings of hunger and fullness. These substances dissect fat molecules and initiate their burning through an acceleration of the metabolism. A side effect is the reduction of body weight and a shrinking of fat cells to their original size. These substances also impede new storage of unused energy, even if diet is not changed. This breaks through a viscous cycle. The focus is on plant substances that are used chronobiologically correct. The goal of such a nutritional supplementation is to decrease the formation of fat depots and to ensure ideal sugar processing and appetite control, without dampening joy of life or creating stress. With the help of morning substances the metabolism is jump started and energy is released, whereas evening substances care for the regeneration of induced tissue damages during the night. Several substances encourage fat burning throughout the entire day.

In order to reach an even better and/or faster result in the treatment of obesity, both described methods can also be used at the same time. Independently, moderate and regular exercise (five to six times a week for about 30 minutes) is useful in order to reach ideal weight long-term.

Our intestinal tract is not only the most important digestive organ, but is also the largest point of contact for the body with its environment. The entire digestive tract contains a physiologically balanced intestinal flora made up of useful bacteria that nourish themselves from ingested foods, but sometimes also from less welcome pathogens. A healthy intestinal flora is important in order to prohibit the settling and activity of pathogens and to strengthen the defenses of the immune system. Additionally, microorganisms have valuable functions such as supplying the body with specific vitamins and other micronutrients and creating immune cells. Wrong nutrition for decades and the ingestion of certain medications (i.e. antibiotics) have led millions of people to fight the disturbed ecosystem of the food utilization. Supplying specific microorganisms can naturally reestablish the intestinal flora.

In order to improve the intestinal flora, active substance must be used at the correct time of day. The consumption of probiotics occurs in the morning in order to normalize the intestinal flora. Fiber substances (prebiotics) which are not digestible by the human body help create an ideal nutritional foundation which enables probiotics to adhere well to the intestinal walls and leads to optimal reproduction. In the evening, prebiotics are digested in order to ensure an effect increase of microorganisms in the digestive tract and in order to prepare the intestinal wall for the next absorption of prebiotics.