Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes and the related metabolic syndrome affect millions of Americans; fortunately, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements with ingredients such as fiber, chromium, cinnamon, B vitamins and alpha lipoic acid can help support healthy levels of insulin and blood glucose.

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Omega-3s and Type 2 Diabetes

In subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus, six weeks of supplementation with omega–3 fatty acids reduced the postprandial decrease in macrovascular function relative to placebo and improved postprandial microvascular function. ...More
5 days ago
Posted in News, Diabetes, Heart Health
Kids Loading Up on Snacks

Children snack almost continuously throughout the day, and the junk calories account for up to 27 percent of their daily caloric intake, according to a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study. The increase in snacking is associated with a rise in childhood ...More
6 days ago
Posted in News, Children's Health, Diabetes, Heart Health, Weight Management
A Big Fish in the Marketplace

Fish oil addresses many aspects of health, making it a sure seller at the retail level. ...More
6 days ago by Sandy Almendarez, Associate Editor
Posted in Articles, Children's Health, Diabetes, Eye Health, Heart Health
Leafy Love

Steeping a brew of green, black or herbal tea is how many shoppers start their day. And all those health benefits derived from tea give consumers another reason to start their morning off right. ...More
6 days ago by Alissa Marrapodi , Associate Editor
Posted in Articles, Brain Health/Mood, Diabetes, Grocery, Heart Health, Personal Care, Weight Management
Vegetable Juice Aids Weight Loss

Incorporating vegetable juice into your daily diet may not only increase the number of daily vegetable servings, data from a recent study also suggest the potential of using a low-sodium vegetable juice in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet to aid in weight loss in ...More
1 weeks ago
Posted in News, Diabetes, Weight Management
Walnuts Up Diabetic Endothelial Function

A diet rich in walnuts helps type 2 diabetes patients improve endothelium-dependent vasodilatation and may reduce their overall cardiac risk, according to a study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News, Diabetes, Grocery
Soy and Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers found no benefits of soy products or isoflavone intake with respect to risk of type 2 diabetes in either men or women in a recent Japanese study. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News, Diabetes, Grocery
Nutrition for Diabetic Athletes

PowerBar athletes share their tips on how those with Type I diabetes can manage their blood sugar effectively during sports performance. ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Diabetes, Sports Nutrition
Coral LLC ~ Cinnamon 6

Coral LLC released Cinnamon 6, which provides glucose stabilization through the power of cinnamon and is free of harmful binding agents ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Diabetes, Supplements, New Products
Selenium & Methylselenocysteine

Selenium supports the body’s endogenous antioxidant defenses and cellular immune function, but selecting the right supplement is important. ...More
4 weeks ago by Gene Bruno
Posted in Articles, Diabetes, Immune, Supplements