Archive for the 'Chromium' Category
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Dietary supplement use has steadily increased since the 1970s.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health estimated dietary supplement use based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006, a nationally representative survey. (more…)
Chromium, Herbals, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Increasing popularity of dietary supplements
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario reviewed the evidence for improved control of diabetes in type 2 diabetes mellitus. (more…)
Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments Off on Effectiveness of CAM in diabetes
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut conducted a study with this essential trace element and nutritional supplement. (more…)
Chromium, Obesity | Comments Off on Chromium picolinate does not produce weight loss
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes.
Here’s a summary of the evidence for CAM therapies. (more…)
Bitter Melon, Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments Off on CAM for type 2 diabetes
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Few people are deficient in chromium, but supplements may be helpful for some people with diabetes. It’s also commonly found in weight loss products, where it may provide a small benefit.
ConsumerLab.com tested 6 product to see if the tablets contained what was listed on the bottles. (more…)
Chromium, Consumer Alert, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Chromium
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article in The Lancet indicates this might be an underestimation.
Since November is Diabetes Month, here’s a round-up of CAM options for people with diabetes from 2006 through March 2007.
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Ayurveda, Berberine (Goldenseal), Calcium, Cayenne, Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Devil's Claw, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Heavy Metals, Injection (Prolotherapy), Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Tea, Trans Fats, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
Monday, May 19th, 2008
A couple of PharmDs from Ohio have published a review of 16 weight loss supplements (and 1 drug) used to help shed excess girth.
I’ll give just the bottom line on each supplement here. (more…)
Carnitine, Chitosan, Chromium, Fiber, Hoodia, Obesity, Tea, White Willow, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Popular weight loss supplements reviewed
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Dr. Philip Hansten from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy has spent more than 30 years chronicling and documenting drug interactions.
In an article in Pharmacy Times, he and Dr. John Horn focus on the risks for people with diabetes or taking blood thinners. (more…)
Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Cystic Fibrosis, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Prickly Pear, Raspberry Leaf, St. John's Wort, Valerian | Comments Off on Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Dashmoola is a popular herbal formulation in ayurvedic medicine. It’s used to reduce fever and modify the immune response.
In this study, scientists from the National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow, India tested the roots and stems from 10 herbs used to prepare Dashmoola. (more…)
Ayurveda, Chromium, Consumer Alert, Dashmoola, Heavy Metals | Comments Off on Toxic metals and pesticides in the ayurvedic formulation, Dashmoola
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
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Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US.
- 11% of adults aged 40 to 59 years
- 23% of those 60 and older have diabetes
Is it any wonder that so many CAM therapies are studied in people with diabetes?
A quick listing of CAM entries for diabetes on this blog is provided below. Or, click the button on the right sidebar to see all of the diabetes entries.
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Bed Wetting, Berberine (Goldenseal), Chromium, Cinnamon, Coffee, DHEA, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Vegan, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginseng, Magnets, Milk Thistle, Pine Bark Extract, Wolfsbane | Comments Off on Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006
Chromium contributes to the action of insulin to control blood sugar levels. In addition, chromium blood levels tend to be low in people with diabetes. Now, conventional wisdom of the role of supplemental chromium is being re-evaluated.
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Chromium, Diabetes Mellitus | Comments Off on Positive results with chromium in type 2 diabetes