by Becky | Jan 13, 2020 | Blood Sugar, Sweeteners, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 10, 2019 | 2018, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Obesity, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An individualized supplement of alpha-lipoic acid, carnosine, and thiamine was able to maximize the potential antidiabetic activity in type 2 diabetic recipients by effectively reducing glucose concentration, and potentially increasing insulin production from the pancreas.
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by Becky | Nov 12, 2018 | 2017, Blood Sugar, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twenty-five healthy study participants, who consumed an apple and blackcurrant polyphenol-rich beverage, significantly decreased postprandial glycemia within the first half hour of consuming a high-carbohydrate meal and maintained the inhibitory effect for up to two hours post-meal. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 17, 2018 | 2018, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Combining lentils with rice or potatoes significantly reduced glycemic response in the 24 participating subjects compared to those in the control group.
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by Becky | Jun 12, 2018 | 2013, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation of fermented kimchi was significantly more effective than fresh kimchi in improving anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and glucose metabolism in the participating prediabetic subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 25, 2017 | 2017, Blood Sugar, Botanicals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blood glucose levels were significantly lowered in all participating subjects who consumed either fruit jelly containing inulin or a yogurt drink containing oligofructose from chicory. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2017 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Oral supplementation with Bergamot extract significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and blood glucose in hypercholesterolemic Wistar rats and in patients suffering from hyperlipidemia.
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by Becky | Mar 20, 2017 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of supplementation with 10 grams of broccoli sprouts significantly improved insulin levels and HOMAR-IR in participating subjects.
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by Becky | Dec 15, 2016 | 2011, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Prediabetics, who drank Mate tea and had dietary counseling, significantly improved their lipid profiles, body weight, BMI, and blood pressure while significantly decreasing fat consumption and increasing fiber intake. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 11, 2016 | 2015, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Flavonoids, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Dark chocolate, because of the high flavanol content in cocoa beans, is significantly superior to white chocolate in decreasing blood pressure and improving fasting blood sugar in study participants with type two diabetes. (more…)
by Antonella | Aug 6, 2016 | 2016, Blood Sugar, Carnitine, Glutamine, Pancreatic Health, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The 89 non-diabetic subjects, who took a combination of supplements before and after surgery, had significantly improved surgery outcomes that led to better glycemic control and less wound infections compared to those who took no supplements. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 5, 2016 | Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Adding just a small amount of vinegar to one’s daily diet can improve blood sugar levels.
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by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 4-week study of 82 prediabetic women (ages 36-45), those who took 1000 mcg of vitamin K1 significantly increased insulin sensitivity and improved blood sugar control compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Restricted Diets
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment significantly improved their learning memory scores after 6 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to those on a high carbohydrate diet. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Chromium, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Type 2 diabetics who supplemented with 600 mg of chromium picolinate for four months decreased their fasting and post prandial bold sugar levels by 17.6 and 19.4 % respectively compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2016 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol supplementation significantly reduced blood pressure and blood sugar in 58.3% of 48 diabetic and hypertensive subjects within 12 weeks compared to 20.8% in the control group. Also medication dosage was decreased by 50%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 82 pre-diabetic and pre-menopausal women who took four weeks of Vitamin K supplementation, significantly decreased insulin and glucose levels and significantly increased adiponectin concentration compared with placebo. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 18, 2016 | 2013, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An alternative approach to maintaining blood vessel health may be to supplement with an herbal plant popular in indigenous medicine called Phyllanthus emblica, also known as the Indian gooseberry. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Metabolic Syndrome, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 102 middle aged adults, those taking fish oil and olive oil had 14.8% less total cholesterol levels than the control group and had other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 31, 2016 | 2012, Aloe Vera, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 300 mgs of aloe vera gel taken twice per day for 12 months, along with a restricted carbohydrate and fat diet, significantly improved blood glucose metabolism as well as total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
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