Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Parsley is used by diabetics in Turkey to reduce blood glucose; in one recently published study, an extract from parsley significantly reduced the blood glucose of rats and reduced their weight! A second study demonstrated parsley's ability to protect the livers of diabetic rats as well. Wouldn't it be interesting if parsley turned out to be another plant weapon in the armamentarium against blood sugar challenges, obesity, and diabetes? |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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 Based upon my published research,1"4 here's what you'd almost certainly see: þDecrease in total cholesterol of 50 points or so þLDL ("bad") cholesterol tracking down þHDL ("good") cholesterol tracking up þTriglyceride level down þInsulin level down þBlood glucose level down þBlood pressure down 10 to 20 points þPercentage of body fat down
The diminished triglycerides, blood glucose, and insulin levels alone are evidence that you're inactivating the "Store Fat for Winter" program. You're sending a new set of instructions to your genes and they're responding. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 Fiber also plays a role in reducing the rate at which blood glucose rises following a meal. Fiber actually slows down the speed at which your body turns carbohydrates into blood sugar that you will use for energy. This enhances the overall stability of your blood glucose and can help favor your healthy sustained energy, while also playing a positive role in helping you lose weight.
The two SuperFoods pumpkin and oats are excellent examples of high-fiber foods that provide a host of nutritional benefits. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 That causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than a helium-filled balloon. Your blood glucose level is monitored by cells in your pancreas that are the lone producers of insulin, the hormone that transports glucose from the outside to the inside of your cells so your body can transform that glucose into usable energy (see Figure 7.1).
Figure 7.1 Compartment Of Energy When you overeat blood sugar rises. This prompts the & cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Also, because ribose has the effect of actually lowering blood glucose levels, I suggest that insulin-dependent diabetics check with their physicians before starting ribose treatment. Again, this recommendation is not made because of any adverse effect of ribose in this group, it is simply to be sure that insulin-dependent diabetics have their blood glucose carefully monitored so they do not accidentally overdose insulin while they are on ribose.
Reported side effects are minimal and infrequent. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Estrogen has favorable effects on several heart disease risk factors: HRT increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, decreases low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, reduces oxidation of LDL cholesterol, lowers uptake of LDL in blood vessels, binds to vascular estrogen receptors, reduces vascular tone, preserves endothelial function, increases prostacyclin release, decreases thromboxane A2 formation, decreases fibrinogen, reduces plasminogen activator inhibitor, and decreases fasting blood glucose and insulin. |
| Currently, the scientific community has not agreed on guidelines for their use or whether such testing ultimately does a better job than the traditional physical exam with cholesterol panels and blood glucose testing. |
| Monitor fasting levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, and blood glucose. Consult with your health-care provider regarding at what age to start and how frequently ECGs, stress ECGs, stress echocardiograms, and cardiac or carotid artery imaging may be needed on an individual basis depending on symptoms and suspicion of CVD.
• More sophisticated testing as needed or desired: homocysteine, alpha-lipoprotein (a), fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, HDL subtractions, LDL subtractions. |
| L or greater on two or more occasions or the blood glucose is 200 mg/dL or greater two hours after a dose of glucose is ingested.
Other important situations also warrant testing and are discussed in the appropriate chapters in this book. To name a few, abnormal uterine bleeding may need thyroid blood tests, pelvic ultrasound, or endometrial biopsy. Urinary tract infections can be tested with urinalysis and urine cultures. Cervical cancer can be screened for with Pap smears. Breast cancer can be screened for with mammograms. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| The sugars in glyconutrients are not sweet to the taste nor do they elicit a blood glucose or insulin rush. In fact, entire books have been written about the healing and medicinal properties of "glyconutrients" (see, for example, Sugars That Heal by Emil Mondoa, M.D.).
Recently, another compound in aloe was discovered; a substance called aloeride, which contains the essential sugars glucose, galactose, and mannose, as well as another sugar called arabinose. Such a discovery illustrates that healthy sugars from plant sources are continually being discovered. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| A drop in blood glucose level causes the release of chemicals that can stimulate the brain. Consuming complex carbohydrates with protein can help
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See the Resources section for formulation sources. Diet:
Avoid stimulants, especially during the second half of the day (coffee, caffeinated tea, chocolate, caffeinated sodas). Have a protein snack before bed. Lifestyle: Get regular exercise, practice good sleep hygiene. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Legumes in general cause less of a rise in blood glucose than foods like potatoes or almost any wheat-based food. And eating a high-fiber diet may also help with weight loss. High-fiber foods generally require more chewing time, giving your body extra time to register the fact that you're no longer hungry, so you're less likely to overeat. A
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Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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 The degree of biological sensitivity of this glucose receptor is a key to how sensitive each individual may be to drops in blood glucose. The determining factor of this individualized sensitivity seems to be a genetic predisposition. Hypersensitivity to alterations in blood glucose, with associated erratic behavior, may be linked with the increasing number of people suffering from unexplained anxiety and panic attacks. |
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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 Other reports show that children with type 1 diabetes who exercise regularly have improved blood glucose levels compared with those who do not. Another study finds that exercise can improve muscle strength in those suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Of course, when we are suffering from illness, finding the time and energy to recalibrate our stress level is not so easily accomplished. When you can't do something as simple as drive your kids to school or walk the dog around the block, it's hard to be bursting with hope. Your overall sense of well-being and optimism takes a bit of a pummeling. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 It reduces fasting blood glucose (blood sugar) when used at the dosage of 1.5 to 2 mg per kg of body weight. (Note: Just to be on the safe side, I wouldn't use fenugreek while pregnant; be aware of this, since many people may first discover they have PCOS while trying to conceive.)
Weight Loss: Slow but Successful
The single most effective thing you can do to help the symptoms of PCOS is to lose weight. Some research shows that it really doesn't matter what kind of diet you use to accomplish this—high protein, low protein, etc. |
Andreas Moritz
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 One small study of diabetic patients using the sweetener showed a statistically significant increase in glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbAlc), which is a marker of long-term blood glucose levels. According to the FDA, increases in glycosylation in hemoglobin reduces control of diabetes.
Research with animals has shown that sucralose can cause many problems in rats, mice, and rabbits, such as:
• Shrunken thymus glands (up to 40 percent shrinkage)
• Enlarged liver and kidneys. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| And inulin is a form of soluble fiber that, in one study published in the Journal of Nutrition, was found to lower blood glucose, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol as well as inhibit the growth of various kinds of cancer.
Be aware that inulin may cause flatulence in some people. If you're sensitive to that, you might want to avoid eating Jerusalem artichokes raw.
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Tom Bohager
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 This condition refers to a blood glucose level below 70 milligrams per deciliter for the typical patient, although the number doctors consider "low" varies depending upon the characteristics of the patient. Some experts suggest that it is not a low blood sugar count per se that causes the symptoms of hypoglycemia, but rather the rapid fall of blood sugar levels.
There are two categories of hypoglycemia: drug-related and nondrug-related. Drug-related hypoglycemia is the most common and occurs in people taking medication or insulin in the treatment of diabetes. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 When blood glucose levels surge too high, excessive glucose cannot be readily taken up by cells. It begins to bind to various body proteins and other molecules, changing their structure and creating physiological chaos. These "sugar-coated molecules" are called "advanced glycosylated end products" and their accumulation is considered to be one of the principal factors that lead to accelerated aging and, eventually, death. |
| If starvation continues after this stored glycogen is gone, the body will sacrifice tissues and organs containing protein, and that protein is broken down into glucose by the liver so that blood glucose never goes below the level required to sustain life. In addition, the brain switches gears a bit and is able to burn not only glucose for energy, but also compounds known as ketones. This energy source is produced in the liver from fatty acids. |
| Declines in blood glucose, as occur during fasting or exercise, cause the release of glucagon, another hormone produced by the pancreas. Glucagon stimulates the release of glucose stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen. If blood sugar levels fall sharply or if a person is angry or frightened, it may result in the release of epinephrine (Adrenalin) and corticosteroids (Cortisol) by the adrenal glands. These hormones provide quicker breakdown of stored glucose for extra energy during a crisis or increased need. |
| Normalizing and stabilizing blood glucose levels. þIncreasing metabolism and the burning of fat, while preserving muscle mass—all without the use of hazardous stimulants. þResetting the mechanisms that control individual fat cell size and body weight. þAdjusting food and lifestyle choices to promote ideal body weight and create a healthier relationship with food.
Specifically, you learn how to: þUtilize a newly discovered, commercially available blend of highly viscous soluble fiber known as PolyGlycopleX (PGX) with or before each meal to improve blood sugar control. |
| From our research using continuous blood glucose monitors with our patients, we believe that most of these individuals actually experience rapidly dropping blood sugar with or without mild to moderate hypoglycemia. This is a direct result of insulin resistance and a loss of precise control over blood sugar. In people who are prone to such symptoms, these uncomfortable experiences occur more frequently and with greater magnitude when they eat foods that have a high glycemic impact. |
Elaine Magee
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 Beans have been shown to result in relatively small increases in blood glucose levels following meals in people with and without diabetes.
Beans help fight cancer. Beans (also known as legumes) and soy (considered a bean) are two of 11 plant foods that the AICR recently named as "foods that fight cancer." The active ingredients in beans that seem to play a protective role include three distinguished phytochemicals: saponins, protease inhibitors, and phytic acid. According to the AICR, they protect cells from the type of genetic damage that can lead to cancer. |
Andreas Moritz
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| PMS: The banana's vitamin B6 helps regulate blood glucose levels, which can positively affect your mood and calm the nervous system.
Anemia: High in organic iron (versus inorganic iron used in supplements), bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and thereby improve anemia.
Blood Pressure and Brain Power: High in potassium, yet low in sodium, bananas are very effective in balancing blood pressure. This effect led the U.S. |
Elaine Magee
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| Foods rich in fiber are related to the control of blood glucose, blood lipids, and weight in adults, according to researchers from the Georgia
Prevention Institute who recently conducted a study on whole grain foods and abdominal fat deposits in teenagers.
4. The benefits extend beyond fiber. "Whole grains are rich in a myriad of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical compounds that alone or in combination are likely to have significant health benefits beyond those from dietary fiber," notes Simin Liu, MD, ScD, researcher and professor of epidemiology at UCLA. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Taking one-quarter to one-half teaspoon of cinnamon works just as well as the statin drugs in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides as well as blood glucose. Plus, you can get a pound of cinnamon for less than $5, and save yourself dreadful side effects.
According to research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cinnamon helps to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. Ground cinnamon helps stimulate the production of glucose-burning enzymes and boosts insulin's effectiveness. In one study, cinnamon made insulin 20 times more capable of breaking down blood sugars. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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 Glucose control was improved with the higher dose of 1,000 meg/day of chromium, as were measures of blood glucose and insulin levels. This is the only controlled study of chromium, however, that showed any benefit; more controlled studies need to be done to confirm these early results. Also, the fact that this was a Chinese sample means that the results aren't necessarily valid for Americans or Europeans, since there may be differences in nutritional status (i.e., chromium supplementation may be replacing a chromium deficiency in the Chinese). |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 The end result is reduced absorption of carbohydrates and lower blood glucose levels, which may be beneficial in cases of diabetes or obesity.2
Green tea is also a source of vitamins. Aside from the polyphenols, vitamin C is probably the most prevalent nutrient in green tea. A gram of green tea provides about two milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C levels in black tea are much lower, since much of this vitamin is lost during the oxidation process. Other vitamins found in varying amounts in tea are vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin K, and the carotenoids (a family of fat-soluble pigments). |
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