Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Analysis showed the participants assigned Hordeum vulgare L powder had significantly lower postprandial blood glucose. Diabetes is a serious chronic condition that is projected to affect 1.3 billion people worldwide by...
The Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Glucose and Lipid Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, in large part due to the increasing prevalence of obesity. Diabetes is...
Cinnamon Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis including 24 RCTs featuring 1815 participants (case=922; control=893) show that cinnamon administration significantly improved FBS (p < 0.001), HbA1c levels (p = 0.011), and HOMA-IR levels (p...
The Beneficial Effects of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplementation in Overweight and Obese Adolescents and Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that apple cider vinegar supplementation leads to weight loss and improvement of glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese adolescents and young adults. The prevalence of obesity has increased in the United States...
Curcumin Improves Fasting Blood Sugar and Menstrual Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of 1000 mg curcumin daily significantly improved mean serum FBS levels and menstrual symptom (amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea) frequency in women with PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most...
Nigella Sativa Improves Fasting Blood Glucose and Insulin Response in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review of 9 studies show that Nigella sativa intervention significantly improved fasting blood glucose, blood glucose level 2hPG, HbA1c, insulin level, and insulin resistance. Diabetes mellitus (DM)...
Gum Acacia Supports Satiety in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 240 minutes post consumption of the 40g fiber diet, subjects were less hungry compared to control (P= 0.036). Numerous studies have demonstrated that consumption of dietary fiber supports reduction in blood glucose and...
Low Carb Breakfast Could Support Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Reduction in HbA1C reached near statistical significance in the low carb breakfast group compared to control (P= 0.06). For individuals with type 2 diabetes, managing sugar throughout the day and after meals is essential to...
Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipid Levels in Subjects with Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 RCTs with 965 participants shows that cinnamon supplementation significantly reduced TG (p = 0.005) and LDL-C levels (p = 0.004), while improving HDL-C levels (p <...
Resveratrol Improves Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A comparison of glycemic control variables at 24-weeks of 200 mg resveratrol supplementation compared to baseline revealed a significant reduction in FPG (5.97%), HbA1c (5.60%), fasting insulin (8.59%), and HOMA-IR (13.93%)...