It is suggested that the chronic suppression of postprandial blood glucose elevation is important in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus, and that Guava Leaf Tea is considered useful as an alimentotherapy for chronic treatment.
A chemical component of licorice may offer a new approach to
preventing colorectal cancer without the adverse side effects of other
preventive therapies, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers
report.
Use of the herb Ginkgo biloba, claimed to have beneficial effects on
memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of
dementia or Alzheimer's disease among more than 1,500 elderly study
participants.
Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, and a new University of
Georgia study suggests they are also potent inhibitors of tissue damage
and inflammation caused by high levels of blood sugar.
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycemic-index diet. Read more...
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A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,... Read more...
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