Pre-Diabetes May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study suggests that people who are pre-diabetic may have an increased risk of heart disease and premature death.
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Extended Time Spent Sitting Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women
A new study has found an association between extended amount of time spent sitting on a daily basis and an increase in risk factors associated with heart disease in postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese.Read now -
Yogurt Supplemented With Probiotic May Help Support Blood Sugar Health
consuming yogurt containing Lactobacillus plantarum may help improve HbA1c levels and prevent an increase in inflammation in people who are pre-diabetic.Read now -
Potatoes As Good As Carbohydrate Gels At Boosting Athletic Performance
Read nowCarbohydrates play an important role in endurance exercising as they provide the quick energy needed for exercise and help delay fatigue. A recent study suggests that potato puree is just as effective as traditional carbohydrate gels at boosting athletic performance...
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Abscisic Acid From Fig Fruit Extract May Help With Blood Sugar Levels
Read nowAbscisic acid (ABA) is one of the main five classes of plant hormones. ABA helps plants react to unfavorable conditions. A new study has found that ABA from fig fruit extract may help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Ten...
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Curcumin Supplementation Linked With Increased Serum Adiponectin Concentrations
Read nowAdiponectin is a protein hormone that is involved in regulating glucose levels as well as fatty acid breakdown. Decreased adiponectin levels are thought to play a central role in the development of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. A...
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Duckweed May Help Improve Postprandial Glucose Levels
Read nowMankaiis a protein-rich, aquatic plant strain of duckweed. It has the sameprotein profile as eggs and contains the nine essential amino acids.The mankai strain is particularly rich in iron, zinc, vitamin A,vitamin B complex and vitamin B12. A new study...
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Vitamin D May Improve Blood Sugar Health
Read nowVitamin D plays a key role in maintaining the health of bones andteeth, supporting the immune system, brain, and nervous system, and regulatinginsulin levels. Now a new study suggests that supplementation with vitamin D3may help slow the progression of diabetes...
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Low-Carb Diet May Improve Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
Read nowMetabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. According to a new study, a low-carb diet may help improve metabolic syndrome risk factors even if no weight is lost. Participants in the study included...
