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10/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yerba mate found to prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure

Adding dietary yerba mate to a person’s diet could be used to regulate obesity, as well as insulin resistance that accompanies the condition. This study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effects of long-term supplementation of dietary yerba on adiposity and its resulting metabolic dysfunctions. Researchers selected C57BL/6J mice for the trials and […]

09/07/2018 / By Russel Davis

Chromium deficiency in Type 2 diabetics: Are you low in this crucial mineral?

Chromium supplements are becoming more popular as a large number of studies have demonstrated the compound’s potential in diabetes treatment and management. The scientific community has long-established that chromium is essential in overall human nutrition and normal insulin function. In fact, health experts have noted that the mineral helps reduce insulin levels and promote blood […]

03/24/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance

Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D protects against chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese patients

The link between obesity and increased insulin levels is a well-established indicator of diabetes. Fortunately, there’s still hope: A study that appeared in Nutrire found that vitamin D protects the body from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese individuals. The study, led by researchers from the Federal University of Piauí in Brazil, reviewed studies that looked […]

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