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Kombucha May Be Beneficial To Those With Type 2 Diabetes

Kombucha May Be Beneficial To Those With Type 2 Diabetes

According to a study recently published in the Frontiers in Nutrition, drinking kombucha could help to lower blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes, researchers from Georgetown and Nebraska Universities speculate that the popular fermented tea may be a potential dietary intervention to help manage escalating blood sugar levels and their findings establish …

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Unusually High Levels Of Herpesvirus In Brains With Alzheimer’s

SÍNTOMAS PARECIDOS A ALZHEIMER  PODRÍAN INDICAR DEFICIENCIA DE VITAMINAS

Human herpesvirus 6A and 7 have been found to be up to twice as high in levels within the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according Mount Sinai researchers. The team has previously identified an unknown gene network that will offer new testable hypotheses for understanding pathology and development of novel potential drug targets which …

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Diabetes Friendly Foods

Diabetes Friendly Foods

Keeping blood sugar levels in check is important for individuals with diabetes, one of the easiest ways to do this is through dietary changes, and maintaining a healthy balanced diet.   Diabetes is managed primarily through injections of insulin or lifestyle changes which aim to re-establish control of glucose levels and reduce risks of serious …

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