Are You Getting Your Selenium?
If you’re trying to lose weight and looking to see if you’re missing something, a new study suggests selenium may benefit you. Researchers measured the impact selenium supplementation would have…
African-Americans Come Up Short On Vitamin D
The skin pigment melanin blocks the wavelength of UV light that causes vitamin D production in the skin. Darker skinned ethnic groups who have more melanin enjoy more natural…
Selenium Cuts Diabetes Risk
The more selenium people had in their toenails, the lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. People with the highest level of selenium had a 24% lower risk of…
Cinnamon Helpful For Diabetic Blood Sugar
A meta-analysis of six different studies supports the use of cinnnamon in managing high blood sugar. In these studies, diabetic patients were given between 1 and 6 grams…
The Amazing Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is part of a group of plants called the adaptogens. Just as the name sounds, an adaptogen helps you adapt to stress. Increased Well-Being One trial found that Ashwagandha…
Lipoic Acid and Diabetic Nerves
Researchers have conducted a number of studies on the effect of lipoic acid on diabetic neuropathy. In diabetes, high blood sugar can damage nerves, most often in the hands and…
