by Becky | Apr 23, 2018 | 2016, Carnitine, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study of 232 Chinese diabetic patients demonstrates that acetyl-L-carnitine was as effective as methylcobalamin (a current treatment choice in China) in reducing neuropathic pain. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2018 | 2014, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 20, 2018 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Calcium, Diabetes, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 118 type 2 diabetics, those taking calcium and vitamin D had a 56.7% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 13, 2018 | 2013, Diabetes, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Myo-inositol, which has shown potential to help maintain healthy insulin levels in women with gestational diabetes, may benefit not only women during pregnancy, but also their newborns.
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by Becky | Feb 27, 2018 | 2018, Amino Acids, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing daily with 500 mg of L-carnosine significantly improved glycemic control and fat-free mass while significantly decreasing inflammation, fat mass and triglycerides in the intervention group in comparison to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 20, 2018 | 2018, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic Indian participants who supplemented their standard diabetic diet with 30 grams of cashews daily for 12 weeks had a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 5, 2018 | 2017, Alternative Therapies, Diabetes, Essential Oils
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Aromatherapy massage, using a combination of rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile essential oils, significantly reduced neuropathic pain in the participating diabetic patients compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2018 | 2016, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The medicinal herb, Urtica dioica, significantly decreased fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, SGPT, HDL, and increased nitric oxide and superoxide dismutase levels in participating diabetic subjects compared to control.
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by Becky | Oct 23, 2017 | 2017, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Probiotics, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Pregnant women 35 years of age and older, who took Lactobacillus rhamnosus during their pregnancy, significantly reduced their risk of developing gestational diabetes compared to those in the control group.
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by Becky | Aug 22, 2017 | 2017, Amino Acids, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A twelve-week supplementation with L-carnosine significantly improved markers of oxidative stress and renal function in the ninety participating pediatric patients with diabetic nephropathy. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2017 | 2015, Diabetes, Olive & Monosaturated, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After four weeks of topical application, olive oil significantly improved the healing of foot ulcers in the sixteen participating Iranian type 2 diabetics compared to the fourteen subjects who received a control oil. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2017 | 2017, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 1000 mg of curcuminoids plus piperine daily significantly improved serum lipid parameters in the participating type two diabetics compared to those in the control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 2, 2017 | 2009, Diabetes, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In all four senile groups, the serum AGEs were significantly (Pb.001) lower in young control subjects thus corroborating the hypothesis that the advanced glycation process might have a role in cataract formation, which in diabetic patients is far more prevalent compared to nondiabetic cataract patients. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2017 | 2007, Circulatory Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High temperature broiling and frying of foods produces higher blood levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) than low temperature steaming and boiling of foods. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 20, 2017 | 2017, Botanicals, Diabetes, Ginseng
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Over the course of 12 weeks, Panax ginseng berry extract significantly enhanced the fasting and postprandial glucose levels of individuals with fasting glucose levels of 110 g/dL or higher. (more…)
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 | Feb 6, 2017 | 2011, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aniseed and coriander significantly decreased lipid oxidation in erythrocytes (50 %), plasma (21%) and increased (100%) antioxidant factors compared to the baseline and control groups. (more…)
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 | Dec 6, 2016 | 2016, Diabetes, Pregnancy and Lactation, Vitamin D - General, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 133 participating women with gestational diabetes, those who took 50,000 IUs of Vitamin D every 2 weeks (4000 IU daily) or 50,000 IU monthly (2000 IU daily), had significant decreases in insulin and cholesterol levels compared to those who took only 200 IU per day. Antioxidant levels were significantly improved in all participants with gestational diabetes.
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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…)
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