Blackcurrants May Help Post-Prandial Blood Sugar Response
A new study suggests that 75 grams of blackcurrants may help post-prandial blood glucose response.
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Delta-Tocotrienol Supplementation May Help Improve Liver Health
A recent study suggests that supplementation with delta tocotrienols sourced from annatto may help improve biochemical markers of liver health in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Read now -
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 -
Probiotic Shown to Improve Fasting Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels In Diabetics
Read nowPrevious studies have linked changes in the gut microbiota to the development of type 2 diabetes and obesity. A new study has found that supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus casei may help improve fasting blood sugar, insulin concentration and insulin resistance...
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Genistein May Help Improve Insulin Resistance, Lower Inflammation in People with NAFLD
Read nowNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver abnormality in Western countries. A recent study suggests that supplements containing genistein may help improve insulin resistance and lower inflammation in people with NAFLD. Participants in the study included 82...
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Red and Processed Meat Consumption Linked with Liver Disease, Insulin Resistance
Read nowThe Western diet is heavy in red and processed meats, and a recent study suggests that eating a lot of red and processed meats may be associated with an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance....
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Skipping Breakfast Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
Read nowIt appears there may be some truth behind the expression that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A recent study suggests that regularly eating breakfast may decrease fat metabolism gene activity and increase sugar uptake in lean...
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Dietary Fiber May Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Women
Read nowInsulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells no longer respond to the effects of insulin. It is often a precursor for type-2 diabetes. A recent study suggests that consuming high-amylose maize resistant starch (HAM-RS2, which is a dietary fiber) might...
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Increased Choline and Betaine May Improve Insulin Resistance
Read nowInsulin resistance occurs when insulin is unable to increase glucose uptake and utilization as much as it should. It is one of the precursors to type 2 diabetes. A recent study suggests that increased intake of choline and betaine may...
