Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association. According … Read more
The sugar glucose, which is the main source of energy in almost every living cell, has been revealed in a Stanford Medicine study to also be a master regulator of tissue differentiation – the process by which stem cells give rise to specialized cells that make up all the body’s tissues. It does so not … Read more
Past studies have shown that the human sweet taste receptor conveys sweet perception in the mouth and may help regulate glucose metabolism throughout the body. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory medications ibuprofen and naproxen are structurally similar to inhibitors of the sweet taste receptor and have been associated with metabolic benefits. Researchers at the Monell … Read more
Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide and has been accompanied by an increase in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease. Concerningly, DRD is the leading cause of preventable blindness for those aged 20-74 years. Multiple studies have shown that DRD screening remains challenging because patients often do not have any symptoms in the early … Read more
Scientists uncover the surprising power of apple peels to fight diabetes and oxidative stress — but how do they compare to existing drugs? Study: Apple peels as an edible source of phenolic bioactive compounds with antidiabetic and antiglycation properties. Image Credit: SandaloFilms / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Food & Function investigated apple peels … Read more
Scientists weigh in on sugar substitutes—can low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) really support weight loss and blood sugar control, or do they have hidden metabolic effects? Front-of-package labels around the world. Reprinted with permission from the Global Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers analyzed the role … Read more
Red Ginseng Extract Powder: A Natural Ally in Glycemic Control for Prediabetic Adults A Groundbreaking Study on Red Ginseng’s Potential New research from the Korea Ginseng Corporation Research… The post Red Ginseng Extract Powder Enhances Glycemic Control and Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetics: New Research Insights appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
New research reveals that red ginseng extract powder enhances glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in prediabetic adults—offering a natural alternative for managing blood sugar levels. Study: Efficacy and safety of red ginseng extract powder (KGC05pg) in achieving glycemic control in prediabetic Korean adults: A 12-week, single-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study. Image Credit: zhengchengbao / Shutterstock Researchers … Read more
Share on PinterestA broccoli sprout compound may help with prediabetes, new research suggests. Image credit: Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. The study found that the compound works better for … Read more
Five regions in the U.S. have been selected to implement a new preventive health initiative to improve care for people with a cluster of chronic conditions known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Through the initiative the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, aims to increase awareness and screening … Read more