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Activated Barley Sprout Powder for Diabetics

About TransAct™?

  • TransAct™ is a proprietary formulation of activated barley sprouts.
  • TransAct™ is an all-barley nutritional in powdered form.
  • TransAct™ has a mild taste.
  • TransAct™ was designed as a healthy product for individuals concerns about healthy glucose management.
  • TransAct™ is a great candidate for any diet or weight loss program.


Barley Benefits

  • Barley is known to be an excellent form of fiber and selenium, and a good source of phosphorous, copper and niacin.
  • Barley has long been recognized as having beneficial effects on blood glucose.
  • Recent studies have indicated that sprouted barley can increase anti-diabetic activity.

TransAct™ Studies

  • TransAct™ lowered the levels of glucosylated haemoglobin, LDL/HDL ratio, fasting and post-prandial glucose in Type 2 diabetic volunteers in a pilot study.
  • Exhibited significant hypoglycemic effect upon glycosuria-induced animals during 90 days treatment.
  • Exhibited significant hypoglycaemic effect upon db/db animals during 30 days treatment.
  • Increased glucose transport independently of insulin into CSC12 muscle cells in vitro.
  • Stimulated dose dependent glucose transport into L6 muscle cells in vitro.
  • Stimulated glucose uptake in animal adiposities in vitro and potentiated the action of insulin.
  • Stimulated GLUT 4 activation in C2C12 cells and in a primary culture of human muscle cells in vitro.

Metabolic Syndrome

  • High fruit, vegetable and grain intake reduces the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
  • One form of metabolic syndrome is insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
  • Metabolic syndrome is the leading cause of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
  • Evidence suggests that consumption of a diet low in energy, high in plant food and rich in unrefined products can reduce the occurrence of these diseases.
  • TransAct™ is a healthy addition to any diet lacking in natural, unrefined foods.

Structure Function Claims

  • TransAct™ helps maintain healthy metabolism of glucose.
  • TransAct™ helps reduce insulin resistance.
  • TransAct™ helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
  • TransAct™ helps maintain healthy serum lipid levels.
  • TransAct™ helps maintain healthy triglyceride levels.
  • TransAct™ helps slow the rate of glucose-related aging.

Product Possibilities

  • Nutritional and meal replacement bars
  • Ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix beverages
  • Healthy weight management products
  • Glucose management
  • Specialized and heart-healthy diets
  • Functional foods such as yogurts and soups