Frequently Asked Questions
glucaBAN is a spray formulated to inhibit effects of unwanted microbial growth such as itch or odor, which may be exacerbated due to glucose on the skin.
glucaBAN is a spray formulated to inhibit effects of unwanted microbial growth such as itch or odor, which may be exacerbated due to glucose on the skin.
Applied to susceptible body surfaces, such as the underarms, groin, and feet, glucaBAN can provide a high level of deterrence for microbial growth through the action of EDTA, a compound that tightly binds iron (an essential element for life), preventing its use by microorganisms.
The urine of individuals treated with SGLT2 inhibitors contains a high concentration of glucose as a result of the medication. Even in the absence of SGLT2 inhibitors, high blood glucose levels from diabetes can result in urine glucose when the blood glucose level exceeds the ability of the kidneys to reabsorb it completely.
Applied to susceptible body surfaces, such as the underarms, groin, and feet, glucaBAN can provide a high level of deterrence for microbial growth through the action of EDTA, a compound that tightly binds iron (an essential element for life), preventing its use by microorganisms.
The urine of individuals treated with SGLT2 inhibitors contains a high concentration of glucose as a result of the medication. Even in the absence of SGLT2 inhibitors, high blood glucose levels from diabetes can result in urine glucose when the blood glucose level exceeds the ability of the kidneys to reabsorb it completely.
The ingredients of glucaBAN work together to protect the skin from unwanted microbial growth.
glucaBAN contains glucose oxidase, an enzyme widely used in the food industry in baked products, beverages, egg-based ingredients and other types of food substances from which it removes glucose and creates hydrogen peroxide, consuming oxygen in the process.
Glucose oxidase turns glucose and oxygen from the air into gluconolactone and hydrogen peroxide. Because most microorganisms cannot metabolize gluconolactone, and are harmed by hydrogen peroxide, glucose oxidase both removes an important energy source and creates an environment that is unfavorable for microbes.
The ingredients of glucaBAN work together to protect the skin from unwanted microbial growth.
glucaBAN contains glucose oxidase, an enzyme widely used in the food industry in baked products, beverages, egg-based ingredients and other types of food substances from which it removes glucose and creates hydrogen peroxide, consuming oxygen in the process.
Glucose oxidase turns glucose and oxygen from the air into gluconolactone and hydrogen peroxide. Because most microorganisms cannot metabolize gluconolactone, and are harmed by hydrogen peroxide, glucose oxidase both removes an important energy source and creates an environment that is unfavorable for microbes.
glucaBAN has only 6 ingredients:*
- water
- gluconolactone, an oxidized form of glucose that cannot be metabolized
- sodium bicarbonate, the natural pH control compound in blood
- disodium cocoyl glutamate, a mild cleansing agent
- sodium EDTA, a chelating agent to block access to iron
- and glucose oxidase, an enzyme that oxidizes glucose to gluconolactone
Add a 7th ingredient, fragrance, if you buy a scented version.
*Each ingredient has an EWG rating of 1, the lowest (= best) possible.
glucaBAN has only 6 ingredients:*
- water
- gluconolactone, an oxidized form of glucose that cannot be metabolized
- sodium bicarbonate, the natural pH control compound in blood
- disodium cocoyl glutamate, a mild cleansing agent
- sodium EDTA, a chelating agent to block access to iron
- and glucose oxidase, an enzyme that oxidizes glucose to gluconolactone
Add a 7th ingredient, fragrance, if you buy a scented version.
*Each ingredient has an EWG rating of 1, the lowest (= best) possible.
One pump of glucaBAN spray is approximately 0.25 mL. This will cover an armpit, the groin or a foot.
One pump of glucaBAN spray is approximately 0.25 mL. This will cover an armpit, the groin or a foot.
Trials are on-going for effectiveness up to 72 hours per application of glucaBAN.
Trials are on-going for effectiveness up to 72 hours per application of glucaBAN.
glucaBAN is initially available as a spray. Additional forms are in development.
glucaBAN is initially available as a spray. Additional forms are in development.
The initial offering of glucaBAN will be a Light Clean scent. An unscented version and additional scents are in development.
The initial offering of glucaBAN will be a Light Clean scent. An unscented version and additional scents are in development.
Store glucaBAN at room temperature between 68 °F to 77 °F.
Store glucaBAN at room temperature between 68 °F to 77 °F.
glucaBAN is initially available only through glucaban.com
glucaBAN is initially available only through glucaban.com
The initial offering will be $7 for a 4 oz bottle of glucaBAN which will supply 100 days of use.
The initial offering will be $7 for a 4 oz bottle of glucaBAN which will supply 100 days of use.
No, glucaBAN is a cosmetic (personal hygiene) product.
No, glucaBAN is a cosmetic (personal hygiene) product.