FAQs
Aren’t sodium salts bad for diabetics?+
Experimental evidence suggests that more sodium salts are not necessarily bad for diabetics. For example, a recent paper describing a prospective cohort study looking at the correlation between sodium and outcomes in T2D patients concluded that, “lower 24-h urinary sodium excretion was paradoxically associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.”(1) In other words, too little sodium can increase the risk of long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease.
In a nationwide multicenter study (the FinnDiane Study) between 1998 and 2002, 2,807 enrolled adults with type 1 diabetes were prospectively followed to look at the correlation between sodium excretion and health outcomes. The study concluded that: “urinary sodium excretion was nonlinearly associated with all-cause mortality, such that individuals with the highest day sodium excretion was inversely associated with the cumulative incidence of ESRD, such that individuals with the lowest sodium excretion had the highest cumulative incidence of ESRD.” Esodium contained in the Boliss SOS formulation has a small risk factor, which we believe is a justifiable risk to reduce the more immediate risk of ketoacidosis and the long-term risks associated with prolonged periods of severe hyperglycemia. Fundamentally, we believe that the long-term risks associated with higher A1C levels (for individuals not taking Boliss SOS) are likely to be much greater than any long-term health risks resulting from a lifetime of using Boliss SOS. In other words, we believe Boliss SOS will reduce both short-term and long-term health risks, which is why we are users ourselves. Any concerns about an individual’s health should be brought up to their health care provider(s).
Can Boliss treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?+
The Boliss SOS formulation contains many of the same ingredients provided in intravenous fluids given to diabetic patients when they are hospitalized with DKA. However, Boliss SOS is not a treament for DKA, and any patient who enters a state of DKA should consult with their primary care physician immediately to seek treatment.
If I’m pregnant can I take Boliss?+
Please consult your doctor or primary care provider before using Boliss SOS if you are pregnant or nursing.
How many Boliss tablets can I take in a day ?+
The maximum we’d recommend is 3 tablets per day