Alpha-lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized in small amounts by the human body. ALA works together with other vitamins C and E. It is important for growth, helps to prevent cell damage, and helps the body rid itself of harmful substances.
ALA contains an asymmetric carbon, meaning there are [...]
New Research on Insulin Resistance
Research at Duke University Medical Center believe that insulin resistance, which precedes type 2 diabetes, may stem from a “metabolic traffic jam” that blocks the body’s ability to switch between glucose and fat as energy sources.
Normal blood glucose (sugar) control depends on insulin, a hormone that’s released after eating that stimulates sugar uptake in muscles [...]
Sugary Drinks May Lead to Weight Gain
This should not come as a surprise to anyone, but there appears to be a relationship between consuming sugar-sweetened beverages, such as sodas and other carbonated beverages, and insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes.
Nutritional epidemiologists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts [...]
