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How can taking gymnema sylvestre help me manage my diabetes naturally?
Gymnema sylvestre certainly could serve as the backbone of a natural diabetes program. It has... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the health benefits of banaba leaf?
Banaba is a tropical plant grown in the Philippines that has been used for centuries to help keep... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the health benefits of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)?
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is associated with a significant reduction of various symptoms of... Full Answer12/31/1969
If I have high blood sugar, why might I be lacking essential nutrients?
If you've got high blood sugar the odds are you are short of zinc and biotin as well. Even if you... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why do I crave sweets?
Cravings for sweets are generally a symptom of inadequate energy supply to the brain, due to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can vitamin C prevent gallstones?
Excess body weight increases the risk of developing gallstones. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) appears... Full Answer12/31/1969
If I am post-menopausal, what should I eat to prevent osteoporosis?
Postmenopausal women who have very limited exposure to sunlight and low amounts of vitamin D
... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can antioxidants protect against wrinkles and skin damage?
There is some evidence that lotions and creams containing antioxidant vitamins (vitamins A, C, E,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can vitamins boost the immune system?
One analysis of studies found that large doses of vitamin C reduced the duration of the cold by... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some good cancer-fighting foods?
Certain compounds found in cruciferous vegetables may block the effects of cancer-causing... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can vitamins help prevent certain cancers?
The protective effects of vitamins for fighting cancer appear to depend on a cooperative effort... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can eating soy lower my cholesterol?
Soy protein, high in the phytoestrogen (plant estrogens) isoflavones, has been associated in some... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is niacin?
Niacin (vitamin B3) is used for lowering unhealthy cholesterol levels. Although vitamin B3 is... Full Answer12/31/1969
What type of vitamin E supplement should I take to prevent heart disease?
The form of vitamin E that has been linked to its protective effect in supplements is the d-alpha... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does vitamin E protect against heart disease and stroke?
Vitamin E protects cholesterol from being turned into a sticky form that attaches to the walls of... Full Answer12/31/1969
