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Why your body only lets go of fat when your blood sugar is in balance
Many women eat “actually quite well”, exercise regularly – and still don’t lose weight. Or they lose weight but feel tired, irritable and constantly hungry.
Very often the cause is not discipline or calories, but a permanently unbalanced blood sugar level.
What is the blood sugar?
Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is our main source of energy. But it is also a signal transmitter:
- for hunger or satiety
- for energy or exhaustion
- for fat burning or fat storage
Your body loves stability. If your blood sugar remains calm and balanced throughout the day, it can:
- Provide energy evenly
- access fat reserves between meals
- Avoid cravings
It becomes problematic if your blood sugar is constantly on a rollercoaster.
The liver plays a decisive role in this. It stores glucose in the form of glycogen, releases glucose into the blood to ensure energy supply and contributes to glucose production when glycogen stores are depleted.
If your liver is weakened and cannot function optimally, your blood sugar level cannot be regulated. You can read how to recognize a weakened liver and what you can do about it in our article “Tired all the time? Maybe your liver is whispering for help”.
The blood sugar rollercoaster – why it blocks weight loss
The following happens after meals high in sugar or carbohydrates:
- Blood sugar rises quickly
- Your body releases insulin
- Insulin transports sugar into the cells – and blocks fat burning at the same time
As long as insulin is elevated, the following applies to your body: “Energy is available – breaking down fat is not necessary right now.”
If the blood sugar drops sharply after this, you will be notified:
- Craving
- Fatigue
- the need for “fast energy”
👉 This is exactly where the cycle of eating – insulin – hunger – eating arises.
How does an unbalanced blood glucose level manifest itself?
Constantly unbalanced blood sugar can lead to serious problems in the long term, especially for people with diabetes. But blood sugar levels are especially important whenever you want to boost your fat burning. This is only possible if the blood sugar is stable and balanced.
The right diet and also some nutrients and plant substances can help you to naturally stabilize your blood sugar in order to burn more fat and have consistent energy throughout the day.
Why blood sugar and cell metabolism belong together
The decisive factor is not just how much sugar is in your blood, but: How well your cells can utilize it.
This is where cellular energy metabolism comes into play.
Certain enzymes – in particular AMPK and SIRT1 – act like internal switches:
- They improve glucose uptake into the cells
- They promote the use of fat as energy
- They help to flatten insulin peaks
These enzymes are activated by:
- Movement
- Meal breaks
- certain bioactive plant substances
👉 This is precisely why some people with stable blood sugar feel “metabolically fit”, while others do not, despite eating a similar diet. (You can read more about these metabolism-activating enzymes here:“How to boost your metabolism naturally”)
Why nutrition alone is often not enough
In theory, blood sugar stabilization sounds simple:
- Eat a high-fiber diet
- Exercise regularly
- Reduce stress
In practice, this often fails:
- Time
- Stress
- Hormonal changes (especially from 35/40)
- restricted nutrient supply
Targeted supplements can help here – not as a substitute for nutrition, but as support for physiological processes that are difficult to implement consistently in everyday life.
Chromium – the classic for blood sugar balance
Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels and supports macronutrient metabolism.
Studies show that chromium can improve insulin action, especially in people with unstable blood sugar regulation.
👉 Useful in practice:
- for ravenous appetite
- for energy fluctuations
- with “cravings” despite a balanced diet
Magnesium – for insulin sensitivity and stress axis
Magnesium plays a central role in:
- Insulin effect
- Stress regulation
- Muscle and nerve function
A magnesium deficiency can promote insulin resistance – which in turn destabilizes blood sugar.
👉 Particularly helpful:
- in case of stress
- for sleep problems
- for physically active people
Plant substances: the missing layer
In addition to vitamins and minerals, bioactive plant substances are increasingly becoming the focus of research – because they start where traditional nutrients are often not enough: at cell level.
Among other things, the following were examined:
- Mango polyphenols (mangiferin): influence on glucose utilization. Human studies investigated effects on postprandial glucose levels and HbA1c.(PMID: 28187466)
- Fenugreek: support for blood sugar regulation. Meta-analyses show evidence of improvements in HbA1c and fasting blood glucose in people with diabetes.(PMID: 24438170)
- Cinnamon: Improvement of metabolic parameters. In a randomized, double-blind study over 16 weeks, metabolic parameters improved in people with metabolic syndrome.(PMID: 28606084)
- Green tea (EGCG): Supporting energy and fat metabolism. A 12-week RCT showed moderate effects on weight and waist circumference in women with central obesity.(PMID: 26093535)
Important: No single plant substance is a “miracle cure”.
Its strength lies in the targeted combination of several mechanisms of action.
In modern metabolic complexes, such plant substances are therefore often combined in order to address several mechanisms in parallel. However, diet, exercise, sleep and continuity remain crucial.
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If you want to tackle blood sugar & metabolism together
This is exactly where modern metabolic complexes come in:
You combine
- Chromium for blood sugar regulation
- Biotin for the macronutrient metabolism
- Selected plant substances to support the cellular energy metabolism
Such combinations can be useful if you:
- not burning fat despite a good diet
- Know cravings
- want more metabolic stability in everyday life
👉 Metabolic Gold has been developed for precisely this purpose: as metabolic physiological support for people who want to improve their blood sugar balance and fat burning in the long term.
The 7 most important everyday levers for stable blood sugar
- Eat vegetables first, then protein & fat, carbohydrates last
- Focus on complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index
- Eat regularly – but avoid constant snacking
- 4-hour interval between meals
- Exercise after eating (10-20 minutes is enough)
- Reduce stress – cortisol has a massive impact on blood sugar (if necessary, take ashwagandha for targeted cortisol reduction)
- Provide targeted support with nutrients when everyday life is not perfect
Conclusion
Losing weight is not a calorie problem – it’s a regulation problem.
Stable blood sugar is the prerequisite for your body to release fat in the first place.
If you understand how your blood sugar, insulin and cell metabolism interact, you can target the right levers – with diet, lifestyle and sensibly used supplements as a shortcut in everyday life.
The best supplements for your blood sugar control
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References:
- Buchwald-Werner S, Schön C, Frank S, Reule C. Effects of Mangifera indica fruit preparation on microcirculation and glucose metabolism in healthy volunteers. Planta Med. 2017. PMID: 28187466.PubMed
- Jain SG, Puri S, Misra A, et al. Effect of oral cinnamon intervention on metabolic profile… Lipids Health Dis. 2017. PMID: 28606084.PubMed
- Chen IJ, Liu CY, Chiu JP, Hsu CH. Therapeutic effect of high-dose green tea extract on weight reduction… Clin Nutr. 2016. PMID: 26093535.PubMed
- Neelakantan N, Narayanan M, de Souza RJ, van Dam RM. Effect of fenugreek intake on glycemic control: systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr J. 2014. PMID: 24438170.PubMed
- Vajdi M, et al. Therapeutic effect of fenugreek supplementation on type 2 diabetes: systematic review/meta-analysis. (2024, PubMed record). PMID: 39286181.PubMed
- Simental-Mendía LE, et al. Magnesium supplementation improves HOMA-IR and fasting glucose: systematic review/meta-analysis. (2016). PMID: 27329332.PubMed
- Asbaghi O, et al. Effects of chromium supplementation on glycemic control in T2DM: meta-analysis. (2020). PMID: 32730903.PubMed
- Zhao F, et al. Effect of chromium supplementation on blood glucose… meta-analysis. (2022). PMID: 33783683.PubMed
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