What is Gymnema Sylvestre?

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant, which grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. Gymnema is also known as Asclepias geminata, Gymnema melicida, and Pinus sylvestris. What are its uses? The plant is used in traditional medicine, most notably to control blood sugar. The use of Gymnema as a lipid-lowering agent, for weight loss, and...
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10 Thoughtful Gifts for People with Diabetes

The season of giving is here! Do you have an individual with diabetes on your list, but are stumped on what to get them? Maybe you’re looking to treat yourself? Here is a list of 10 gift suggestions that are perfect for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes!
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10 Thanksgiving Side Dishes For Diabetics

Thanksgiving is a time of year for the family to spend time together and enjoy an indulgent meal. However, for the 30 million Americans who live with type 2 diabetes, a spread of carb-heavy foods and sugary desserts can make managing blood sugar spikes difficult. Of course, it can be even more difficult than usual to stick to a diabetes-friendly...
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7 Ways Collagen Can Improve Your Health

Replace What’s Naturally Lost Through Aging Collagen is the “glue” that holds your body together. It makes up about one-third of the protein in the body, research shows. Our body produces less collagen starting in our thirties and forties. Collagen peptides added to our diet may serve to replace what our body begins to lack as we age and support...
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What Is Collagen and How does it benefit you?

The substance makes up about a third of all the protein in the body, more than any other type of protein in the body by mass. There are 28 different types of collagen, each type categorized based on its amino acid composition. About 90% of the collagen in the body is type 1, which is found in the skin, tendons, internal organs, and organic parts of the bone.
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