(Natural News) A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes need to worry about more than just high blood sugar levels. Various health complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, may also result from having diabetes. Fortunately, early treatment may prevent or slow this disease’s progression and reduce the risk of complications. A study suggests taking tong xin luo, a traditional Chinese medicine […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China made a comprehensive analysis of previous studies about the interaction between gut microbiota and diet composition, and its effect on gastrointestinal tract health. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The substantial amount of emerging research is evidence that gut microbiota has a significant […]

(Natural News) Controlling blood sugar is an important aspect of diabetes management. In a new study, researchers from Japan found a new food supplement that can help control blood sugar. Published in the journal Nutrients, the study revealed that consuming wheat albumin, a globular protein derived from wheat, may help regulate blood sugar levels at […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research examined whether the fruit of the goka plant (Acanthopanax senticosus) can improve insulin resistance in obese mice. The study was carried out by researchers at Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences and Kyolin Institute for Chinese Medicine Information in Japan. Goka fruit is rich […]

(Natural News) Sugar is more complicated than it lets on. For one, the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a paradox in itself: It’s found in nature – plants are great sources of it – but it’s also a risk factor in many chronic diseases, and as recent studies put it, a substance as damaging and addictive as […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements looked at the potential of marking nut tree (Semecarpus anacardium) in preventing cardiovascular complications caused by diabetes. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Madras in Chennai, India. Marking nut tree is a medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic medicine to […]

(Natural News) One of the worst parts of a diabetes diagnosis for many people is the work that goes into keeping your blood sugar under control. Many people end up taking diabetes drugs despite their dangers and questionable efficacy simply because they want to take a pill and forget about it. While making dietary improvements […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University in China examined the longitudinal associations between changes in glycemic load (GL) and the incidence of diabetes among pre-diabetic patients. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. According to the researchers, only a few prospective studies that evaluated the association between GL and diabetes have accounted for changes in […]

(Natural News) Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that […]