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Artificial Sweetener Causes Cancer in Rats at Levels Approved for Humans Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

The authors wrote that the study has shown that aspartame is a multipotential carcinogenic compound whose carcinogenic effects are also evident at a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (mg/kg), notably less than the current acceptable daily intake for humans. Currently, the acceptable daily intake for humans is set at 50 mg/kg in the United States and 40 mg/kg in Europe.

Break-Through in Low-calorie Sweetener for Diabetics Posted: Monday, November 21, 2005

A low-calorie sweetener that tastes like sugar and could help control diseases like diabetes and obesity may be closer to reality thanks to new research

Soy Protein Reduces Effects of Diabetes on Liver Posted: Monday, September 19, 2005

A diet rich in soy protein may alleviate fatty liver, a disease which often accompanies diabetes

Chromium Significantly Reduced Weight Gain Associated with Anti-diabetic Medication Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Chromium picolinate reduced weight gain associated with anti-diabetes drugs and also improved blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. These findings are important because more than 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are also overweight and chromium picolinate is easily available as a nutrition therapy in retail stores.

Soluble Fiber Effective and Safe Additive for lowering LDL Cholesterol Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005

Psyllium is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated add-on therapy for elevated cholesterol. "Soluble fiber supplements are recommended to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Chromium Good for the Diabetic Heart Posted: Friday, June 10, 2005

Chromium supplementation can lead to a shortening of a harmful heart rhythm, which may lower cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetics

Fiber Supplement Lowers Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2’s Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2005

Fiber supplements lower "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increase "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in people with type 2 diabete. A 28% drop in LDL over 90 days

Dark Chocolate May Lower Blood Pressure and Reduce Risk of Diabetes Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005

Eat a healthy dose of dark chocolate every day to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

Herb for Diabetes Posted: Monday, February 14, 2005

Researchers have found an herb used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs.

Fish Oil Supplements May Be Safer Than Eating Fish Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Consumption of fish oil supplements vs fish meals may confer the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without the risks of toxins

 

 

 

 

 

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