(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that 12-HEPE, a lipid produced by the body in response to cold temperatures, may help reduce blood sugar levels. Researchers from Brazil, the U.S. and Germany conducted a series of experiments on mice and humans and found that it could help shuttle glucose into tissues and improve […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon is used as an ingredient for many kinds of products, from lattes to pastries like cinnamon rolls. But did you know that not all types of cinnamon offer the same health benefits? Several studies have looked into the potential benefits of two kinds of cinnamon: Ceylon cinnamon and cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon […]

(Natural News) Diabetes can be a lifelong, debilitating illness if left untreated. From poor blood circulation to impaired healing, diabetes can cause a host of problems that can make life difficult for sufferers. There are also no accepted mainstream cures for diabetes, but this does not mean that the disease is a death sentence. Scientists agree […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a chronic disease that’s now considered a global epidemic. It is one of the fastest growing diseases in the U.S. and ranks seventh in the World Health Organization‘s (WHO) top 10 global causes of deaths. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), nearly half a billion people worldwide aged 20 to […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are live microorganisms that are used to ferment foods. Commonly found in products like yogurt, traditional foods like sauerkraut or in supplements, probiotics confer benefits to the digestive system when ingested. According to studies, probiotics improve digestive health and function by resolving dysbiosis, or the imbalance between good and bad bacteria in […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy in India analyzed the impact of probiotics on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. For this prospective, interventional, single-blind, randomized study, the researchers randomly assigned 80 diabetics to […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit […]

(Natural News) Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean you’re stuck eating bland foods forever. You can still eat delicious meals, as long as they’re prepared using nutritious, fresh vegetables that can help manage your condition. The key to following a balanced diet if you have diabetes is controlling portion size and following a menu […]

(Natural News) In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation […]

(Natural News) Have you been reluctant to get on board the curcumin train? This compound and the spice that it’s found in, turmeric, is appearing everywhere these days. You’ve probably figured out that it must be good, but if you’re wondering what makes it so special, there is no simple answer. That’s because there is […]