Monday, April 25, 2016

V is for Vitamins

The following are nutrients, botanicals, and other compounds, that may be helpful for persons being treated for diabetes:
  • Chromium. This trace element plays a role in blood sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose into cells. Take up to 1,000 micrograms of GTF chromium daily.
  • Alpha lipoic acid (ALA). An antioxidant, ALA can enhance the uptake of glucose into cells and help inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to proteins, which hinders their normal functioning), as well as help promote and maintain eye health and perhaps help prevent and treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Start with 100 mg per day.
  • Coenzyme Q10. This powerful antioxidant may help maintain a healthy heart. Take 60-100 mg of a softgel form with your largest meal.

10 comments:

  1. Thank you for this list of vitamins. We're always looking for ways to improve David's health and to help regulate his blood sugar levels.

    Have a blessed day!

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  2. Informative. Didn't know that about Chromium. Thanks.

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  3. Very interesting.
    Hey, we're already on letter V. We're almost there!

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  4. Very good! We are nearing the end!

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  5. I take CoQ10 every day. Good post and you are almost at the end of the A-Z!!

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  6. Co-Q10 is excellent support for your heart. Thanks for the confirmation!

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  7. Vitamins are very helpful for our health!

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  8. I remember reading about chromium benefits a while back.

    Liz A. from Laws of Gravity

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  9. I take my D regularly (I am never outside), and I'm taking a B complex, but beyond that I tend to be careful, as I'm prone to migraines and I never know if a new vitamin will trigger one!

    @IsaLeeWolf
    A Bit to Read

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  10. Great suggestions for folks to try, it's amazing what a difference the right vitamins can make in our wellbeing and our long-term health!

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