diabetes
Erectile Dysfunction is No Joke
How many of you remember the Smiling Bob TV commercials for a natural product called Enzyte? Whether he was holding a limp hose as he watered the grass, or dressed as Santa next to a strategically placed North Pole, we all chuckled, and the owners sold a ton of ineffective, untested, poor quality products. That […]
“Healthy” People Actually Experience Glucose Spikes
No diabetes diagnoses, no problem, right? Think again. A study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, found healthy individuals experienced blood sugar spikes—similar to the common symptoms diabetics experience. In the study, the researchers gathered about 500,000 measurements from 57 participants. Their goal was to monitor blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day, as opposed to […]
Sugar Check
Managing blood glucose is no longer just for diabetics. Now, almost everyone wants to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and supplements offer them a favorable option. Concerns surrounding sugar intake and regulation continue to rise in the United States. High blood sugar is typically associated with diabetes and the number of individuals with diabetes is […]
The Many Benefits of Palm, Rice & Annatto Tocotrienols
Tocotrienols are a class of natural compounds that are part of the vitamin E family. To be clear, they are not actually vitamin E, per se—that is, they are not alpha-tocopherol which is generally defined as being vitamin E. However, there are other tocopherols that do have some vitamin E activity, as well as significant […]
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check
For many, maintaining healthy blood sugar is an uphill battle, but a combination of the proper diet, herbal remedies and supplementation can make it an obtainable goal. High blood sugar is often associated with diabetes, which is a common concern among consumers. On its website, the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) features […]
Study: Zinc Deficiency Linked To Immune System Response, Particularly In Older Adults
Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows. Zinc deficiency could play a role in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes that involve inflammation. Such diseases often show up in older adults, who are […]
Serving Vegetarian and Vegan Customers
Whether we are talking about veganism or vegetarianism, both of these lifestyles are, and have been on the rise for quite some time now. There are some compelling reasons why people make the switch to these lifestyles. Some want to live longer, healthier lives. Others have made the switch because they want to preserve Earth’s […]
Heading Off Pain
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), chronic pain affects about 100 million Americans annually and costs the nation upwards of $635 billion each year in medical treatment and lost productivity. That’s more than the total number of adults affected each year by heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined.And whether it’s chronic or acute pain, […]
Consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes
Blood sugar surges—after-meal glucose “spikes”—can be life threatening for people with diabetes. Diabetic blood sugar spikes have been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney failure and retinal damage. Now, a new Tel Aviv University study published in Diabetologia, suggests a new way to suppress these deadly post-meal glucose surges: the consumption of whey […]
Omega-9 Fatty Acids
If you want to learn about omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, there is a plethora of information available on the web and through other resources. Omega-9 fatty acids, however, are far less commonly discussed, despite the fact that research has demonstrated their benefit in promoting cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of diabetes and certain cancers, […]
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