Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hi everyone... I found this on another list and considering out recent discussions thought it might be appreciated... Be Well, Misty L. Trepke http://www..com Battle Diabetes with Nutrients & Supplements This info is from Don Colbert, M.D., author of the " Bible Cure " Book Series. Diabetes is NOT a hopeless life sentence to deteriorating health! The good news is that you can battle it - and WIN, for a long, productive life! Here's some vitamins & supplements you should use as a WEAPON to WIN THE FIGHT! =================================== CHROMIUM Research suggests that our bodies require certain nutrients for normal blood sugar and insulin absorption. Chromium is one of those nutrients. Chromium actually helps to increase the efficiency of insulin; it allows insulin to more effectively transport the glucose into the cells. ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID ALA is a very powerful antioxidant. Lipoic acid may also help to lower blood sugar, especially when in combination with chromium. However, if you're taking diabetic medications, you should monitor your blood sugar closely since lipoic acid and chromium are able to lower blood sugar quite significantly. VITAMIN E and VITAMIN C Antioxidants are extremely important in all diabetics. Vitamin E improves the action of insulin and thus helps to lower the blood sugar. It also may help to protect you from developing cataracts. MAGNESIUM Adequate magnesium intake may improve insulin production. It may also help prevent long-term complications from diabetes. ZINC Type 2 diabetics tend to lose zinc in their urine. Zinc is very important in the synthesis of insulin. NIACIN This B vitamin may help to restore the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which are the beta cells. VITAMIN B6 and B12 May help prevent diabetic neuropathy. BIOTIN Needed to process glucose. ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS May help prevent diabetic neuropathy. Aid in insulin secretion in Type 2 Diabetics. GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE Herb from India that helps the pancreas produce insulin in Type 2 diabetes. Helps lower the blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes by enhancing the action of insulin. BILBERRY Plant from Europe that helps improve the circulation to the retina, thus helping to prevent diabetic retinopathy. QUERCETIN A bioflavonoid that may also reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy. GRAPESEED and/or PINEBARK EXTRACT Another bioflavonoid that can help strengthen the small blood vessels of the retina helping reduce the risk of retinopathy. GINKGO BILOBA Improves blood flow to the brain as well as to the arms, fingers, legs and toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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