Glucose
Glucose is a measure of the amount of sugar in the blood. High levels of glucose can indicate diabetes or prediabetes.
iollo markers that associate with Glucose
Alanine
Alanine is a key gluconeogenic amino acid that can be converted to glucose in the liver. Alanine levels tend to increase when glucose and insulin are elevated.
Glutamic Acid
Glutamic acid is another gluconeogenic amino acid that can supply carbon for glucose production. Glutamate may be increased when glucose is high and insulin resistance is present.
Glycine
Glycine is a gluconeogenic amino acid that can contribute to glucose production. Glycine tends to be elevated in insulin resistance and diabetes.
Isoleucine
Isoleucine, the third branched-chain amino acid, also relates to glucose and insulin homeostasis. High isoleucine can suggest reduced insulin sensitivity.
Lactic acid
Lactic acid is produced from glucose through glycolysis and may accumulate when glucose is high, as in diabetes. Elevated lactic acid can indicate impaired glucose utilization.
Leucine
Like valine, leucine is a branched-chain amino acid that relates to glucose utilization and insulin signaling. Elevated leucine may indicate problems with glucose uptake and metabolism.
Serine
Serine, which can be converted to glycine, is also a gluconeogenic amino acid that may be increased when glucose control is impaired.
Valine
Valine is a branched-chain amino acid that can be oxidized for energy or converted to glucose. Higher levels can reflect impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.