Abnormal inflammation is a common root of many chronic diseases, including autoimmune conditions such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. It can be a component of other diseases such as multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. Besides eating an anti-inflammatory diet, you might want to give your body additional support with a few key [...]
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Antioxidants: Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid (with or without acetyl-l-carnitine) decreases insulin resistance while augmenting the body’s antioxidant defenses. If you have any degree of metabolic syndrome (low HDL cholesterol, high serum triglycerides, a tendency to gain weight in the abdomen, a tendency toward high blood pressure) or have a personal or family history of obesity or type 2 [...]
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Supplements Prove Beneficial for Diabetics
Jon Benninger, president of the DSEA board, said, “We weren’t surprised to find that people who have diabetes and use dietary supplements report they’re in better health than those who don’t use dietary supplements. We controlled for variables, so we’re confident in this result.” To read the complete article, click here.
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