DIABETIC DRUG METFORMIN AND VITAMIN B12

Many physicians and Metformin patient are unaware that Metformin depletes vitamin B12. However, this side effect can be reversed by taking additional supplements of B12 and calcium. Metformin interfere with calcium metabolism which affect the absorption of B12. Ask the Pharmacist, August 2007 Life Extension pg 85

Dabetics and Sugar

Diabetics should avoid sugar, but how much, according to HealthCastle.com, on a 2000 calorie intake a day the diabetic should consume no more than 50g (10 teaspoons) of sugar per day. Remember these are sugars also fructose, dextrose, lactose, glucose, sucrose and maltose. More weight should be given to the amount of sugar used, than the type of sugar used.

Natural Sweetener

Stevia a natural sweetener, three hundred times sweeter than regular sugar. It can be used for cook ing and baking, it is an excellent alternative to synthetic sweeteners. Stevia is an herb that grows in South America. Stevia was use by the natives in Paraguay for centuries and by Japan since 1970 and available in the United States in 1990.

Other Sweetener

White and brown sugar, honey, and corn syrup broke down quietly in the bloodstream, causing cravings, constant hunger and your blood sugar to surges.

Diet Verse Regular

There is no different between the diet drink and the regular drink. They are both link to the same health problems. According to Boston University, the results of the study were published online July 23, 2007, Circulation Journal website.

More Is Not Better

When taking a supplement you may think, because it is a vitamin to improve your health you may take as many as you like. Not true, there is a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) intake above this level put you at risk. Instead of assisting the body it can become harmful. Be sure to read the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). Take vitamins for a specific medical condition, you will more than likely need to take more than the recommended amount. Do not take without medical supervision. (ConsumerLab.com)

Healthy Heart

Keep your heart healthy with fish and fish oil, whole grains, onions, and spinach. Heart disease is the number one killer among men and women in many parts of the world today. It is alarming that more and more young people are victims of this manace.

Please eat healthy and stay healthy.