A new study suggests supplementation with Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine, may provide support for blood vessels against the negative effects of high blood sugar. Early stages of diabetes are found to cause detrimental changes in coronary microvascular function according to data from both animal and cell studies. These changes are linked to…
According to new data the onset of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in postmenopausal women may be closely linked to Vitamin D deficiency. Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) was seen in 58% of postmenopausal women with either deficient or insufficient levels of Vitamin D when compared with a 40% occurrence in women with adequate Vitamin D levels. Over 450…
According to a new study in eLife low levels of CoEnzyme Q10 (COQ10) in muscle and fat cells are associated with insulin resistance. Researchers found a reduction in mitochondrial CoQ10 levels in samples from insulin-resistance humans, mouse modes and in cellular in vitro experiments. The study also found that the reduction in mitochondrial CoQ10 brings…
New research has found that making sure children have adequate Vitamin D levels throughout childhood could be important in lowering the risk of islet autoimmunity (IA) in children with a genetic risk for Type 1 Diabetes. IA is implicated in the progression and development of Type 1 Diabetes. Data from over 350 children who developed…
According to a new meta-analysis supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids could increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes in people who suffer from metabolic disorders. 17 studies with over 670 participants over the age of 18 were reviewed by researchers. In individuals experiencing at least one symptom of a metabolic disorder Omega-3…
A new meta-analysis found individuals with pre-diabetes, insulin resistance or other non-communicable chronic disease have a higher risk for hypertension (High Blood Pressure) but supplementation with Magnesium may lower their blood pressure. 11 gold-standard randomized controlled trials were reviewed. Researchers found Magnesium supplementation significantly decreased both systolic (4.18 mmHg) and diastolic (2.27 mmHg) blood pressure. …
A recent meta-analysis and review found supplementation with antioxidants, like Vitamin E, may reduce the loss of a specific protein, albumin, in a patient’s urine. The excretion of albumin is an early sign of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The purpose of the meta-analysis and review was to determine if antioxidant supplementation would slow the progression…
A new research paper suggests that Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may reduce children’s risk of Type 1 Diabetes. This research looked at whether childhood serum Fatty Acid levels were linked to the development of autoimmunity in children genetically predisposed to developing Type 1 Diabetes. Over 7,700 children who had an increased genetic risk of developing…
A new study shows patients with Type 2 Diabetes who are taking statin drugs and supplementing with Vitamin D improves their cardio respiratory fitness as well as muscle mitochondria. 28 individuals participated in this randomized controlled trial. Data from the participants upon completion of the trial showed that participants cardio respiratory fitness decreased by 8.4%…
Inflammation typically seen in Type 1 Diabetes may be reduced by Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids according to new research. In a study involving mice supplementation with Omega 3 led to long-term improvements in insulin and glucose levels. Female non-obese diabetic mice were fed a control diet which was supplemented with either 10% arachidonic acid (an…