A Natural Option for Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Alpha Lipoic acid at 600mg per day reduced four major pain symptoms in those with diabetic neuropathy by 62%. (more…)
Vitamin D Related to Reduced Mortality
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Increasing blood levels of vitamin D would reduce the mortality rate in the United States by 13.3% in males and 15.3% in females, resulting in an increased life expectancy of 2 years. (more…)
Creatine Found to Help with Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a reduction in blood sugar of 35% in a group taking creatine. (more…)
Type II Diabetes Mellitus – 2011 Research Summary
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Foods which do not convert rapidly into blood sugar and exercise are recommended for diabetics and a number of supplements are also recommended. (more…)
Health Benefits of Whole Grain Diets
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
Resveratrol For Diabetes?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 4 weeks of resveratrol supplementation, 10 type 2 diabetics demonstrated a significant improvement in blood sugar control compared to those who received no resveratrol. (more…)
Study Reviews Healthy Benefits of Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has suggested that whole grains can significantly benefit blood sugar and blood vessel health. (more…)
Switching to Brown Rice Can Lower Diabetes Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Food is a powerful medicine in protecting against disease. (more…)
Brown Rice Found to Help Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with the highest intakes of white rice had a 17% increased risk of diabetes compared to those with the lowest intake of brown rice, the highest intakes had an 11% reduced risk of diabetes compared to the lowest intakes. (more…)
An Alternative Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Alpha Lipoic reduced the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy by 50% (more…)
Study Lowers Blood Sugar Levels in Diagnosing Diabetes During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses gestational diabetes which is an increased intolerance to sugar during pregnancy. (more…)
Erythritol is a Sweet, Zero-Calorie Antioxidant
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Research from the Netherlands showed that erythritol is a strong antioxidant, does not raise blood sugar levels or promote tooth decay, has a favorable effect on blood vessels, and has no calories. (more…)
Acai Helps Maintain Cholesterol Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 32 rats, those fed acai pulp had 62% lower levels of a marker for chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (more…)
Pycnogenol Helps Eye Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 40 diabetic patients with mild retinal edema, those who took pycnogenol experienced improved vision, increased retinal blood flow and reduced retinal swelling after 2 months, and sustained these improvements at the end of 3 months. The control group had no vision improvements.
Walnuts Improve Blood Vessel Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 12 patient with type 2 diabetes improved their blood vessel health and potentially reduced their overall cardiac risk by supplementing their diets with 56 grams of walnuts per day for 8 weeks. (more…)
Study Finds Trio of Dietary Factors Help Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found three separate ways to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels: increased fiber intake, increased magnesium intake, and low Glycemic Load. (more…)
Soy Protein Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 29 diabetic patients, forty grams of soy protein with 80 mg soy isoflavones reduced LDL cholesterol (bad) and total cholesterol more than the group taking milk protein without soy isoflavones. (more…)
L-Carnitine Found to Preserve Cholesterol Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 81 patients with type 2 diabetes who received 2 gram/day of L-carnitine for 3 months had a 65%decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and a greater decrease in triglyceride levels. (more…)
Nut Consumption Helps Heart Health in Women with Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 1500 women reveals that those who consumed the highest amounts of nuts or peanut butter (> 5 servings per week) had a 44% decreased risk of CVD and a 44% reduced risk of having a heart attack compared to women with the lowest nut/peanut butter intake (almost never). (more…)
Type 2 Diabetes Found to More Than Triple Heart Disease Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
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