Axe & Sledge continues to evolve as a sports nutrition and wellness brand. What started out as a more bodybuilding focus (and to some extent still is) has transitioned into more of an overall health and wellness brand. Axe & Sledge has been focusing on their health series of products, which includes GDA+
Their GDA+ product has always been good, but it just got better. What was once a formula comprised of nine ingredients has been updated to a "simpler" formula consisting of five ingredients. Don't get it twisted, less ingredients does not mean less effective. The formulators behind Axe & Sledge put science first into this reformulation to give users a quality upgraded GDA formula.
Using a GDA doesn't mean you can constantly eat irresponsibly, but it may help utilize the carbohydrates consumed (ie sushi or pasta - not burgers, fries and ice cream).
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Axe & Sledge GDA+ Supplement Facts
Axe & Sledge GDA+ has always been a quality product, but every brand looks to improve when they can. That’s what Axe & Sledge did with the new version of GDA+. Although the previous version had more ingredients, the updated (and upgraded) version uses newer, proven ingredients that the science states will work harder to utilize glucose for your benefit.
Chromium – 600mcg
Chromium may not appear to be a sexy ingredient, but the research suggests that it works well for its intended purpose. The intended purpose of Chromium is to enhance insulin sensitivity. This means it may help cells respond more effectively to insulin, thereby improving blood sugar control.
Some research suggests that the recommended dosage for supporting blood sugar control and improving insulin sensitivity is typically between 200 to 1000 mcg per day.
Banaba Extract – 500mg
Banaba Leaf Extract transports glucose into muscle tissue to be utilized as energy. Banaba Leaf Extract acts in several ways to reduce glucose levels and improve lipid metabolism:
- Enhanced glucose uptake into muscle cells
- Decreases gluconeogenesis (production of glucose)
- Regulates lipid metabolism
Multiple studies report that Banaba Leaf Extract may pose insulin-like activity and reduce blood-sugar levels. In one studies subjects were given Banana Leaf Extract 3x a day and the results showed that subjects experienced an average of 13.5 decrease in blood glucose levels, with no reported adverse effects.
Cinnamon Bark Powder – 500mg
Cinnamon has been used for what seems like forever to help regulate blood sugar levels. There has also been some studies that show that between 250-500mg/day it may aid in weight management by once again improving metabolism and reducing appetite.
GlucoVantage – 200mg
GlucoVantage from NNB is used at 200mg. For simplicity, GlucoVantage is a “super Berberine.” Berberine has been shown to support healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range, insulin sensitivity, and body composition. Per studies, when compared to standard berberine, Dihydroberberine has shown to be up to 5x more bioavailable and 2x longer-lasting (8 hours vs. 4 hours).
NNB would like to see 100-200mg used per day.
Alpha Lipoic Acid – 100mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) helps improve insulin sensitivity, which can lead to better blood glucose control. Additionally, it reduces oxidative stress, which is often elevated in people with diabetes and contributes to complications.
ALA works by enhancing the body’s response to insulin, making it easier for cells to absorb glucose and reducing blood sugar levels. This glucose can then be used as a fuel source and potentially not stored as fat.
Doses vary for ALA up to 600mg daily.
Overall the updated and upgraded formula is simpler in terms of pure number of ingredients, but more effective with the new science that exists behind key ingredients like Chromium and GlucoVantage.
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Final Takeaway on Axe & Sledge GDA+
GDAs have a place in fitness and in overall health/wellness. I always tell people it is not an excuse to eat like an asshole, but it can help utilize the carbohydrates you consume from high carb meals like sushi or pasta. Yes, you can take with "cheat" meals but understand that if you eat cheat meal after cheat meal, even with a quality GDA like this, you are using it incorrectly and will ultimately still alter your body composition in a negative way.
I love that Axe & Sledge used GlucoVantage in this formula. It has quickly become one of the best ingredients to aid in blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity.
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