Chromium is an essential trace element. It is important in human physiology as it enhances the effects of insulin. We call this an insulin sensitizer, which would consequently reduce glucose levels. There is a lot of research on chromium, some showing benefit and others showing no effect. The most significant thing when looking at efficacy…

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Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants that have many anti-atherosclerotic properties. In other words pomegranate juice would be helpful in people with heart disease, including diabetics with heart disease (since diabetics have increased risk of coronary heart disease). There is quite a lot of research on the scientific databases (pubmed). Here is a highlight of a few…

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Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for human health. It’s involved in so many processes, including diabetes and blood sugar management. The Normal Insulin Response If you review basic blood sugar and insulin physiology, you’ll remember the underlying physiology of type 2 diabetes is that the cell doesn’t respond to insulin appropriately, and…

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The pathology of atherosclerosis in diabetics is the same as anyone else, it involves the same inflammatory processes, and many of the same risk factors [4]. There are a few specific things that differ – and those things will be highlighted in this article. Cholesterol in Heart Disease The role cholesterol plays in heart disease…

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It’s well established that the presence of diabetes increases the risk of certain cardiovascular events. The goal in working with a Naturopath is to reduce these risk factors, so do not worry! Vascular Complications in Diabetics Diabetes is associated with atherosclerosis, neuropathy, and retinopathy. The key here – is that these risk factors can be…

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Diabetics with cardiovascular disease risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides) have to be extra diligent with managing their blood vessels and reducing inflammation. Having higher blood sugar with more inflammation can increase risk of cardiovascular disease. What are Triglycerides? Next to cholesterol, triglycerides are the most important measurement on a lipid panel. They…

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BCAAs are Branch Chained Amino Acids. They are Leucine, Valine, and Isoleucine. They are simply called branched chained aminos because their physical structure is a branched molecule. These amino acids are essential – meaning they have crucial roles throughout the body and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. Roles of BCAAs BCAA’s play vital…

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What is the Normal Blood Sugar Response? It’s important to understand how sugar affects your body. Whether you’re diabetic or not, understanding how blood sugar is metabolized and how our body responds is important. From dietary choices to exercise, there are so many things we can do to hurt or help our blood sugar response.…

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Alcat Platinum Plus by Cell Science Systems This Test is useful for: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Autoimmune Disease Joint Pain IBD/IBS Inflammation Food Sensitivities Nutritional Deficiencies Skin Conditions (Atopic Dermatitis) Environmental Sensitivities   Lab offered by: Specimen Type: Blood Results Returned in: 10 Days Sample Report Results Included in this Test FOOD SENSTIVITIES  Vegetables Fruit Meat Dairy/Eggs…

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