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Type 2 Diabetes Stack

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Type 2 diabetes is also known as adult-onset diabetes. This is a condition where your body does not use enough insulin properly, called insulin resistance. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes include being very thirsty, frequent urination, blurry vision, being irritable, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, feeling worn out, wounds that don't heal, and yeast infections that keep coming back. This can often be managed by carefully monitoring your diet, physical activity and medication such as metformin, meglitinides and Thiazolidinediones. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

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Dosage Compound Frequency Dates Notes
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Preliminary research suggests yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) tea may improve measures of blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes.
0Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Small amounts of niacin (a form of vitamin B3) may help some people with type 2 diabetes.
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Vanadyl sulfate, a form of vanadium, may improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes.
0.00
Supplementing with taurine may affect insulin secretion and action, and may help protect the eyes and nerves from diabetic complications.
0Reishi
Reishi may have some beneficial action in people with diabetes.
0.00
Quercetin may be helpful for its ability to reduce levels of sorbitol a sugar that accumulates in cells and damages the nerves, kidneys, and eyes of people with diabetes.
0Olive Leaf
Olive leaf extracts have been used experimentally to lower high blood sugar in diabetic animals.
0.00
Mistletoe extract has been shown to stimulate insulin release from pancreas cells, and it may reduce diabetes symptoms.
0.00
Medium-chain triglycerides have been found to lower blood sugar levels and may be useful in treating type 3 diabetes.
0Manganese
People with diabetes may have low manganese levels, which can contribute to glucose intolerance. Supplementing with the mineral may help.
0.00
Supplementing with inositol may improve diabetic neuropathy.
0.00
Hibiscus is a traditional remedy in India for diabetes, and is supported by preliminary research.
0.00
Drinking either regular or decaffeinated coffee has been associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk in several preliminary human studies.
1g
1 gram per day of berberine for two months. Preliminary research with berberine (an active compound in goldenseal) for two months lowered blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
0.00
Ginkgo may help prevent and treat early-stage diabetic neuropathy.
0.00
Supplementing with fish oil may improve glucose tolerance and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy
4g
4 grams daily. Supplementing with evening primrose oil has been found to improve nerve function and to relieve pain symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
0.00
Amylase inhibitors, when given with a starchy meal, can reduce the usual rise in blood sugar levels of people with diabetes.
15mg
15 to 25 mg per day. People with type 2 diabetes tend to be zinc deficient, supplementing with zinc may help restore levels.
1332iu
1,332 IU daily. Vitamin D is needed to maintain adequate insulin levels, and supplementing with it may improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
500mg
500 mg twice per day. Supplementing with vitamin C may benefit people with type 2 diabetes in several ways, including by reducing sorbitol levels, urinary protein loss, and glycosylation.
1800mg
1,800 mg pyridoxine alpha-ketoglutarate daily or 50 mg daily pyridoxine daily. People with diabetes often have low vitamin B6 levels. Supplementing with the vitamin may restore levels and improve glucose tolerance.
100mg
100 to 150 mg per day. Preliminary research has suggested that Pycnogenol might help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and slow progression of complications such as retinopathy.
20gOnion
20 grams fresh onion three times per day. Large amounts of onion have been shown to lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, possibly by blocking the breakdown of insulin in the liver.
200mg
200 mg per day of silymarin. Supplementing with silymarin (a component of milk thistle) may help lower blood sugar levels.
0.25mg
0.25 mg per 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of body weight. Supplementing with L-carnitine may reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with diabetes.
1000mg
1,000 to 2,500 mg daily. Taking holy basil may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
800mg
800 mg daily of an herbal extract standardized for 25% gymnemic acids. Gymnema may stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin and may help normalize blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
0.00
A meta-analysis of several studies found that green tea consumption may improve blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity.
120mg
120 mg daily of a standardized herbal extract. Supplementing with CoQ10 may improve blood sugar metabolism.
1g
1 to 6 grams daily. Cinnamon may improve glucose utilization in people with type 2 diabetes.
50g
50 to 100 ml of juice daily or 5 grams three times daily of powdered fruit. Whole, fried slices, water extracts, and juice of bitter melon may improve blood-sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
9mg
9 to 16 mg daily. Biotin may improve glucose levels and reduce pain from diabetic nerve damage.
160mg
160 mg twice per day of an herbal extract containing 25% anthocyanosides. Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as diabetic cataracts and retinopathy.
200mg
200 mg of herbal extract containing approximately 5 to 7% ginsenosides daily. Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat diabetes.
3g
3 grams with or following meals. Supplementing with American ginseng may help improve blood sugar control.
1tbsp
1 Tbsp (15 ml) of gel daily. Aloe, either alone or in combination with the oral hypoglycemic drug glibenclamide, has been shown to effectively lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
5.1g
5.1 grams daily with meals. Supplementing with psyllium has been shown to be a safe and well-tolerated way to improve control of blood glucose and cholesterol.
200mg
200 to 600 mg daily. People with type 2 diabetes tend to have low magnesium levels, supplementing with the mineral may restore levels and improve insulin production.
500mg
500 to 700 mg per 100 calories in the diet. Glucomannan delays stomach emptying, leading to more gradual sugar absorption and lower blood sugar levels after meals.
0.00
Talk to your doctor. Taking fiber supplements may help to stabilize your blood sugar.
2.5g
2.5 to 15 grams daily. Fenugreek seeds are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower blood sugar by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and absorption.
200mcgChromium
200 to 1,000 mcg daily. Chromium has been shown to be useful in treating type 2 diabetes in several ways, including by improving glucose tolerance.
600mg
600 to 1,200 mg a day. Taking alpha lipoic acid may improve insulin sensitivity and help protect against diabetic complications such as nerve damage.
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Potential Interactions
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
Refrences
  • Horrobin DF. The importance of gamma-linolenic acid and prostaglandin E1 in human nutrition and medicine. J Holistic Med 1981;3:118-39.
Since flavonoids help protect and enhance vitamin C, quercetin is often taken with vitamin C.
Refrences
  • Clemetson CA, Andersen L. Plant polyphenols as antioxidants for ascorbic acid. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1966;136:341-76.
  • Chen LH. An increase in vitamin E requirement induced by high supplementation of vitamin C in rats. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 1981 Jun;34(6):1036-41
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
Refrences
  • Horrobin DF. The importance of gamma-linolenic acid and prostaglandin E1 in human nutrition and medicine. J Holistic Med 1981;3:118-39.
Vitamin B6 increases the amount of magnesium that can enter cells. As a result, these two nutrients are often taken together.
Refrences
  • Abraham GE, Schwartz UD, Lubran MM. Effect of vitamin B-6 on plasma and red blood cell magnesium levels in premenopausal women. Ann Clin Lab Sci 1981;11:333-6.
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
Refrences
  • Horrobin DF. The importance of gamma-linolenic acid and prostaglandin E1 in human nutrition and medicine. J Holistic Med 1981;3:118-39.
Other nutrients are needed by the body, along with EPO, to make PGE1. Consequently, some experts suggest that magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 should be taken along with EPO.
In a study of healthy men, supplementation with a large amount of zinc (142 mg per day) decreased magnesium absorption. Magnesium supplementation should therefore be considered for people taking large amounts of zinc, and possibly for those taking lower amounts.
Refrences
  • Spencer H, Norris C, Williams D. Inhibitory effects of zinc on magnesium balance and magnesium absorption in man. J Am Coll Nutr 1994;13:479-84.

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228 Potential Effects from this Stack

Effect OnScaleContributors
Insulin Sensitivity6 Vanadium, Inositol, Fish Oil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, AcetylCarnitine, Psyllium, Magnesium, Fenugreek, Chromium
Cognition4 Ginkgo biloba, Zinc, Pycnogenol, AcetylCarnitine
Blood Flow3 Ginkgo biloba, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, Pycnogenol
Memory2 Ginkgo biloba, Fish Oil, Chromium
Libido2 Ginkgo biloba, Fenugreek, Chromium
Free Testosterone2 Fish Oil, Zinc, Vitamin D, AcetylCarnitine, Magnesium, Fenugreek, Chromium
Attention2 Ginkgo biloba, Fish Oil, Pycnogenol, AcetylCarnitine
Sleep Quality2 Quercetin, Ginkgo biloba, Magnesium
Anaerobic Exercise2 Taurine, Quercetin, AcetylCarnitine, Chromium
Lean Mass2 Fish Oil, Vitamin D, AcetylCarnitine, Fenugreek, Chromium
Sperm Quality2 Vitamin C, AcetylCarnitine
Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy1 AcetylCarnitine
Leptin1 Fish Oil, Zinc, Fenugreek
Euphoric1 Ginkgo biloba
Cell Adhesion Factors (aka sCAM-11 Fish Oil
Infant Birth Weight1 Fish Oil
Plasma Vitamin C1 Vitamin C
Ocular Blood Flow1 Ginkgo biloba
Endothelial Function1 Fish Oil
Calmness1 Ginkgo biloba
Fertility1 Inositol
Photoprotection1 Fish Oil
Fat Oxidation1 Yerba Mate, AcetylCarnitine
Muscle Carnitine Content1 AcetylCarnitine
Serum Magnesium1 Magnesium
CreatinineNeutral Chromium
HydrationNeutral Quercetin
Apolipoprotein BNeutral Fish Oil
Anti-Oxidant Enzyme ProfileNeutral Chromium
Aerobic ExerciseNeutral Vitamin C, AcetylCarnitine
Food IntakeNeutral Chromium
Insulin SecretionNeutral Fish Oil
Muscle Soreness (aka Delayed onset muscle sorenessNeutral Fish Oil
Protection from SmokingNeutral Vitamin C
VO2 MaxNeutral Yerba Mate, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, AcetylCarnitine
B cell countNeutral Fish Oil
Liver EnzymesNeutral Chromium
Verbal FluencyNeutral Ginkgo biloba
Postpartum DepressionNeutral Fish Oil
T Cell CountNeutral Fish Oil
Intraocular Pressure (aka IOP)Neutral Ginkgo biloba
Muscular EnduranceNeutral Chromium
Pre-Eclampsia RiskNeutral Fish Oil
Natural Killer Cell Content (aka NK cellNeutral Fish Oil
Power OutputNeutral Vitamin D, AcetylCarnitine, Chromium
Exercise-Induced Immune SuppressionNeutral Vitamin C
Symptoms of TinnitusNeutral Ginkgo biloba
Working MemoryNeutral Ginkgo biloba
Symptoms of SchizophreniaNeutral Inositol
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