Metabolic Syndrome
Glucomannan Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Glucomannan supplements made from konjac root improve several markers for type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrients. Previous analyses on glucomannan show that this high-fiber tuber possesses significant hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering properties. For this reason, it is often used in natural formulas designed for blood sugar balance andRead
Curcumin Benefits Body Mass Index & More
A new meta-research review in the Journal of Functional Foods shows that supplementing with curcumin can help decrease body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, and other markers of healthy weight and blood sugar. Study Details Participants from the different studies had a range of conditions —Read
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Increases Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetic Women
Among various anti-aging health products, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has been gaining attention as a promising anti-aging product. Mitochondrial decay, which is responsible for aging, can be reversed by the increased levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in the body. NMN is a precursor of NAD+ that acts as an intermediateRead
The Gout & Insulin Connection
Word is starting to spread that even in people whose blood glucose is within a healthy range, chronically elevated insulin can be a major factor in cardiometabolic disease. Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are the most obvious manifestations of hyperinsulinemia, but a growing number and a widening range of diverse conditions can be added toRead
Mercury Pollution Found in Mayan Ruins
Archeologists have unearthed areas of mercury pollution beneath the soil where ancient Maya civilizations lived — the pollution is so heavy that it poses a potential health hazard even today. According to a review article in Frontiers in Environmental Science, mercury pollution can be traced back to the Maya ofRead
Sugar Changes the Microbiome & Fuels Metabolic Disease
A new mice study in the journal Cell helps explain how a high-sugar, high-fat Western-style diet disrupts the gut microbiome, increasing the risk of metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain. Study Details Researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons set out to investigate the impact of theRead
Mulberries Help Lower Blood Sugar After a High-Carb Meal
According to a new study in The British Journal of Nutrition, even small doses of mulberry extract help lower blood sugar and reduce insulin spikes after a high-carb meal. An earlier study showed that 1.5 grams of mulberry extract significantly improved both blood sugar and insulin responses after meals (post-prandialRead
Sleeping with the Lights On Spells Trouble
Sleeping in the dark may make you healthier, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that just one night of exposure to moderate room light negatively affects cardiometabolic health. The sleep study involved 20 subjects, 10 of whom slept in a dim lightRead
Berberine: The Natural Antidote to Metabolic Derangement?
Berberine, an orangish-yellow alkaloid found at high levels in the bark and root structures of many ground-covering shrubs, has an extensive history of use as a medicinal herb in North America, Europe, Asia, and India. Oregon grape, a North American source of berberine, was used by the native inhabitants andRead
Ayurveda treatment helpful in management of snoring, obesity and type 2 Diabetes: A case report
ABSTRACT/ Sleep is responsible for proper metabolic balance. Disturbances in sleep causes insulin resistance, beta cell dysfunction and obesity through various pathways. Snoring is one of the important indicative symptoms of sleep apnoea that leads to disturbances in sleep. A 54-years old male patient was presented to Kayachikitsa casualty GovernmentRead