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Six Nutrients to Help Control Blood Sugar
…have shown that 200 mg daily of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can help reduce the kidney and nerve damage often seen in diabetes. One study found that 600 mg taken twice daily can significantly reduce the need for insulin. After a month of treatment, the ALA also reduced the fasting levels of lactate and pyruvate…
Control Your Blood Sugar Without Drugs
…have shown that 200 mg daily of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can help reduce the kidney and nerve damage often seen in diabetes. One study found that 600 mg taken twice daily can significantly reduce the need for insulin. After a month of treatment, the ALA also reduced the fasting levels of lactate and pyruvate…
Beating Metabolic Syndrome
…have shown that 200 mg daily of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can help reduce the kidney and nerve damage often seen in diabetes. One study found that 600 mg taken twice daily can significantly reduce the need for insulin. After a month of treatment, the ALA also reduced the fasting levels of lactate and pyruvate…
Chia: An Excellent Source of Omega-3s
…as “ash,” a measure of the mineral content.) Most of chia’s omega-3 content is in the form of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid or ALA. Chia has been used as food for thousands of years without any problems. It stores without refrigeration or special care. It digests easily without having…
