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A number of interesting abstracts were given on the subject of nutrition and diabetes. Melissa Diane Smith, Dpl Nutrition shares some information on what to be looking for.
With the multitude of single nutrient and herbal supplements that come in fashion and are marketed each month, we as health educators and practitioners need to be aware of the benefits of a daily multivitamin as well as mineral supplement for people with diabetes. The use of a properly-formulated multivitamin and mineral supplement can be easy affordable, easy and convenient particularly when you consider the numerous health benefits it can bring.
Though a range of minerals and vitamins could influence glucose metabolism and insulin function patients with diabetes do not often receive enough micronutrients. Through research conducted in Germany, diets of patients with type 2 diabetes were examined and found to be lacking in one or more of 22 nutrients evaluated. Even more alarmingly, nearly 97 percent of diabetic patients did not obtain between three and seven essential nutrients in recommended amount in their diets.
The central strategy for the treatment of diabetes is to make weight-reducing and lower-calorie diets compulsory for patients who are overweight. This can make nutritional deficiencies worse. The diets of patients who didn't lose weight were deficient in at least 1 to 6 nutrients. However, the diets of those who had lost weight were abundant in 3-12 nutrients, click link.
Therapeutic Nutrients to search for in a Multi Supplement
The value of a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement can't be underestimated. But there are many different multivitamins and mineral supplements are in the same way. The best multi-supplement will contain nutrients that fill the nutritional gaps that people who suffer from diabetes often have, as well as additional nutrients that are particularly beneficial for those with prediabetes or diabetes. According to research the most effective therapeutic nutrients are:
Magnesium is a second mineral that is essential to healthy insulin function. In a study of older adults who were not obese, magnesium supplements improved insulin response and action, and glucose handling.
Vanadium is a different mineral. Pre-clinical and clinical studies have shown that vanadium, also known as vanadyl-sulfurate, can lower fasting blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity in diabetes cases. Vanadium is akin to insulin and can help cells better absorb glucose.
Lutein is a different antioxidant that helps protect the macula and retina of the eye from damage from free radicals. The use of lutein supplements has been shown to improve vision for patients suffering from macular degeneration as well as those with cataracts. Diabetes patients are more likely to suffer from macular degeneration or cataracts. They may also benefit from additional supplementation.
Pay attention to the presence of nutrients and ingredients
Multi-supplements should be evaluated by practitioners based on what ingredients and nutrients they are lacking. Avoid copper and iron. While both are essential for health, they can cause problems for those suffering from insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes in high amounts. Research shows that people who have diabetes have higher levels of copper than those who do not have diabetes. Additionally, those with diabetic complications such as retinopathy, hypertension, or microvascular diseases have higher copper levels than people without diabetic complications. Another study shows an increase in the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in women who have higher levels of iron and a higher prevalence of unexplained iron overload in those who have metabolic syndrome, a prediabetic disorder.
Multi-supplements are rare that provide the most thorough, researched and effective nutrition for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and other ailments. One product that does and one I've used with excellent results in my nutrition counseling practice is Alpha Betic, developed by Abkit.
Research backs up the therapeutic value of a once-a-day multivitamin and mineral supplement. As health educators, we need to take action based on the research and share the information with our clients and patients to improve their health.
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