Supplements And Diabetes
Although herbal supplements are gaining in popularity and are safer, you need to educate yourself and do some research first. Many herbal supplements can be beneficial. They contain active ingredients similar to over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Some herbal supplements, however, are riskier than others. It is recommended to talk to your doctor or physician first to determine how the herb’s active ingredient will affect you, your current physical health condition, and review you medical history prior to starting an herbal supplement.
Safety is always first priority when looking for an herbal supplement. In today’s society, herbal supplements are not regulated for safety, effectiveness, or content. A recent regulation called the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to monitor both dietary and herbal supplements. This is expected to be effective and complete by June 2010. The new guidelines will not be as detailed as they are for new drugs on the market but will improve safety significantly.
With that being said, the most powerful herbal supplement said to stimulate insulin for Diabetes sufferers in Cinnamon. The USDA tested and studied 49 different herbs, plants, and other medicinal plant extracts specifically for glucose. Cinnamon was the most “bioactive”. An additional study, also from the Beltsville Center, discovered Cinnamon had the potential of increasing insulin activity by more that 3 times original amount.
Two separate studies, one by the Dutch and the other by the Finns, have shown coffee consumption reduces risks of Type II Diabetes. The Dutch found, the more coffee a person drank, the lower the incidence of Diabetes. Over 17,000 people were part of the study. The Finns, being the highest coffee drinkers per capita, found drinking 3 to 4 cups per day reduced Diabetes by 24% and those who drank over 10 cups reduced by 61%.
As always, before starting any herbal supplement consult your doctor or physician first. There are other supplements that may benefit a Diabetic as well. Such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Folate, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc. The most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies with Diabetics are Magnesium and Zinc. Talk to your doctor to see if any of these supplements would be beneficial to you and your Diabetic Journey.
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