The link between glucose, cravings & metabolism – and why it matters more than you think

You’re eating mostly well, cutting back on sugar, and maybe even exercising more. But somehow, you're still constantly tired, irritable, or craving carbs an hour after a meal – and the number on the scale won’t budge.

Here’s what most people don’t realise: it’s not a lack of discipline or motivation. It’s biology.

 

As we age, the body becomes less efficient at processing carbohydrates. Even healthy meals can trigger sharper blood glucose spikes, leading to the familiar cascade: an initial burst of energy, followed by a crash, hunger, mood dips, and metabolic slowdown.


The result?

  • Persistent cravings.
  • Stubborn weight.
  • And a cycle that feels increasingly difficult to break.

But there’s good news: you don’t need to give up pasta, sushi, or your favourite comfort meals.


You simply need to support your blood glucose balance better by addressing the root cause – glucose instability. This will ensure you can help restore metabolic flexibility, reduce cravings, and reclaim steady energy long term.

What are glucose spikes – and why do they matter?

After eating a meal high in refined carbohydrates or sugar, like pasta, sushi, pastries, or sweetened juice, your blood glucose rises quickly. This rapid rise is what’s known as a glucose spike.

In response, your body releases a surge of insulin, the hormone responsible for moving excess glucose out of your bloodstream and into your cells for energy or storage. But with carb-heavy meals, the insulin response is often too strong. Instead of simply returning to baseline, your blood glucose crashes – plummeting below its normal range.


The result?
You feel tired, unfocused, irritable – and hungry again, often for more sugar or fast carbs, just to feel “normal.” From high to low in under an hour, this rollercoaster puts significant strain on both your body and mind.


As we age, this cycle intensifies


Over time, the body becomes less efficient at managing these spikes. Insulin sensitivity declines, meaning your cells don’t respond as effectively to insulin. This reduced sensitivity can lead to:

  • Prolonged elevated blood glucose after meals
  • Excess insulin production, encouraging fat storage, especially around the midsection
  • Increased risk of metabolic imbalance, affecting energy, appetite, and weight regulation

You may find that foods you once tolerated with ease now leave you feeling sluggish, unfocused, or unusually hungry.


And it’s not just about how you feel - over time, frequent glucose spikes also put strain on your metabolism. A study showed that acute blood glucose spikes can trigger oxidative stress and inflammatory responses – even in otherwise healthy individuals.* Other studies have highlighted that irregular glucose patterns are associated with reduced cognitive function and that this negative impact tends to increase with age.**


Glucose spikes also disrupt the delicate hormonal systems that regulate hunger, mood, and fat storage. The result? It becomes more difficult to stay full after meals, maintain consistent energy, or manage weight effectively.
 

Why you constantly feel hungry – even right after eating

Have you ever eaten a full, seemingly satisfying meal, only to feel hungry again shortly after? This can be frustrating, but there is a biological reason: 


Blood glucose instability doesn’t just impact metabolism. It disrupts the delicate hormonal network that regulates hunger, satiety, and mood – particularly two key players:

  • Ghrelin – the hormone that stimulates hunger
  • Leptin – the hormone that signals fullness

When your blood glucose rises quickly and then crashes, your body reacts as though it’s running low on energy – even if you've just eaten. 


To compensate, it enhances the production of ghrelin, your primary hunger hormone, while decreasing leptin, the hormone that signals fullness. 


This hormonal imbalance sends a powerful message to your brain: you need more food, and fast! And what does your body crave most in that moment? Quick carbs and sugar – the fastest source of energy it knows.


This feedback loop can easily turn into a daily cycle: You eat. Your blood glucose spikes, then crashes. Hunger hormones surge. You crave something sweet or starchy. You eat again. But rather than feeling satisfied, you find yourself back where you started – low on energy, high on cravings, and wondering why nothing seems to work.


Over time, these repeated glucose swings can disrupt your natural hunger and fullness cues, making it harder to trust your body’s signals. The result? You’re stuck chasing energy that never lasts – and fighting cravings that feel impossible to ignore.

How a balanced blood glucose transforms your metabolism – and your mood

When blood glucose stays stable, everything else aligns more easily: energy levels remain steady, mood and focus improve, and appetite becomes easier to manage. That’s because glucose balance directly impacts key hormones like insulin, leptin, and ghrelin – governing how we eat, feel, and metabolize fuel.


But when blood glucose frequently spikes and crashes, the body responds with low-grade, chronic inflammation. These silent inflammatory responses may not be immediately noticeable, but over time they disrupt cellular repair, weaken the immune system, impair sleep, and accelerate biological ageing. Chronic inflammation is also a well-established driver of serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.

How can you prevent glucose spikes and balance blood glucose?

The good news: You don’t need to cut out all carbs or follow rigid diets. Simple, thoughtful habits – like combining carbohydrates with protein or healthy fats, moving after meals or choosing whole foods over refined snacks – can help to keep your blood glucose steadier.


But real life isn’t always perfect. Stress, late dinners, and occasional indulgences are part of reality. And as we age, the body’s ability to manage glucose naturally declines more and more. That’s why many turn to targeted, science-backed supplements for consistent blood glucose support.

AVEA’s Stabiliser: Natural Glucose Control, Backed by Science

We developed our Stabiliser to solve a common but underestimated challenge: the body’s growing difficulty, especially with age, in maintaining stable blood glucose in the face of modern diets. While most supplements offer surface-level relief, the Stabiliser delivers scientifically formulated, clinically studied plant-based ingredients with proven effects that address the root causes of glucose spikes, energy crashes, and hormonal imbalances – naturally and without any synthetic additives.

Why the Stabiliser works differently 

The Stabiliser’s clinically backed, multi-layered formula supports your body’s natural ability to manage glucose – before, during, and after meals. It combines three highly effective, research-supported ingredients that each play a distinct role in promoting blood glucose balance:

1. Reducose® (white mulberry leaf extract)

Sourced from the leaves of the Morus alba plant, Reducose® is a natural enzyme inhibitor that slows the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the digestive tract. By blocking the enzymes responsible for converting carbs into glucose, Reducose® significantly reduces how much sugar enters your bloodstream after eating.

  • Clinically shown to reduce sugar and starch absorption by up to 40%
  • Helps flatten post-meal glucose spikes – reducing the risk of sudden crashes
  • Supports a lower insulin response, helping your body shift toward fat burning rather than fat storage

This mechanism not only supports metabolic balance, but also plays a key role in preventing the chain reaction that leads to cravings, fatigue, and overeating.

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2. Berberine

Berberine is one of the most powerful natural substances for regulating glucose levels and has been used for centuries in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It works similarly to commonly prescribed medication for insulin sensitivity by activating AMPK, the central metabolic "switch" that helps cells utilize glucose more efficiently.


It works to:

  • Enhance insulin sensitivity and support glucose uptake in cells
  • Activate AMPK, a master regulator of energy metabolism
  • Support lipid metabolism and help reduce inflammation that often accompanies poor metabolic health
  • Mimic some beneficial effects of caloric restriction, supporting long-term metabolic resilience

Berberine essentially acts as a metabolic optimizer, helping to keep blood glucose stable, energy steady, and overall metabolic health supported over time.

3. Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is a trace mineral that plays an essential role in insulin signalling – the communication process that allows your cells to take in glucose. As we age, this process becomes less efficient, contributing to increased insulin resistance and more volatile blood glucose.


While chromium occurs naturally in food, Chromium Picolinate is a more bioavailable, stabilised form of the mineral – meaning the body can absorb and utilise it more effectively.


Chromium Picolinate helps:

  • Improve insulin sensitivity, so your body can process glucose more effectively
  • Reduce long-term cravings by keeping blood glucose more stable throughout the day
  • Support metabolic flexibility – the ability to switch between burning carbs and fat for fuel

Together, these three ingredients in the Stabiliser work in synergy to flatten your glucose curve, reduce hormonal disruptions, and support steady, balanced energy – naturally and without side effects.

Clinically Proven Results

Our Stabiliser isn’t just based on theory – it’s grounded in science. Studies have shown the impact on energy, cravings and carbohydrate intake.


Key findings included:

  • Up to 40% less carbohydrate absorption when taken before high-carb meals***
  • Glucose spikes reduced by up to 75% – even after notoriously spike-inducing meals like sushi***
  • 67% of users reported noticeably fewer sugar cravings****
  • 80% experienced more stable, sustained energy throughout the day****

These findings underscore a simple but powerful truth: sustainable metabolic health begins with supporting the body’s core regulatory systems – starting with blood glucose.

Eat what you love – without crashes, cravings or guilt

Over time, our metabolism evolves. The systems that once effortlessly regulated blood glucose begin to lose efficiency, and the body becomes more sensitive to the impact of carbohydrates. That’s why supporting glucose stability isn’t just helpful – it becomes essential for sustained well-being.


With AVEA’s Stabiliser, you don’t have to give up the foods you love. Whether it’s pasta, sushi, or something sweet, you can enjoy your meals – without the crash that usually follows.


The Stabiliser helps you experience:

  • Fewer post-meal glucose crashes
  • Noticeably reduced cravings
  • More consistent energy throughout the day
  • Improved appetite regulation
  • Support for long-term metabolic balance

Balance your blood glucose without sacrificing enjoyment. AVEA’s Stabiliser helps you enjoy the foods you love, while staying in control of your energy, focus, and appetite.

Reference

*Butkowski, E. G., & Jelinek, H. F. (2017). Hyperglycaemia, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. Redox report : communications in free radical research, 22(6), 257–264. https://doi.org/10.1080/13510002.2016.1215643 


**Lamport, D. J., Lawton, C. L., Mansfield, M. W., & Dye, L. (2009). Impairments in glucose tolerance can have a negative impact on cognitive function: a systematic research review. Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, 33(3), 394–413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2008.10.008 


***Based on internal CGM pilot test.
****Based on our customer survey; N = 32.
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