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| Vitamin B1 - vitamin B1 100 mg I.V. x 1 week, then 50 mg P.O. b.i.d. then 50 mg/d P.O. as maintenance eliminated the need for transfusions, normalized hemoglobin and platelets, and improved diabetic control in a child born with a thiamine transporter gene mutation. The case was an 18-year-old girl who was born deaf-mute, had diabetes at age 9 months and severe anemia at age 2 years who could only be treated with transfusions for 17 years. There was no improvement in deafness. [Eur J Endocrinol, 2006;155(6):787-792. 45096 (6/2007)] Summary |
Dementia (idiopathic) - Melatonin Melatonin 3-6 mg (fast-release) at bedtime may improve cognitive function. [J Pineal Res, 2007; 43(4): 404-409. 45955 (3/2008)] Summary |
Dementia (idiopathic) - Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 - low levels associated with reduced brain volume. B12 levels >300 pmol/L (406.5 pg/ml) may be protective. [Neurology, 2008;71(11):826-32. 46641 (10/2008)] Summary |
Dementia (idiopathic) - Vitamin B12 - 2 Vitamin B12 normal ranges should be 600 to 2000 pg/ml. Below 550 to 600 pg/ml deficiencies start to appear in the CSF. Humans are born with serum levels of about 2000 pg/ml, which decline gradually throughout life. [Medical Hypotheses, 1991;34:131-140. 28725 (1998)] Summary |
Dementia (idiopathic) - Vitamin B12 - 3 Vitamin B12 250-400 pg/ml - reversed dementia with I.M. B12 treatment .[J Am Geriatric Soc, October, 1996;44(10):1274-1275. 25957 (1997)] Summary |
Dementia (vascular) - Arginine Arginine (L-) 400 mg/tab 2 b.i.d.. [Am J Med, April 1, 2000;108:439. 34839 (2000)] Summary |
Dementia (vascular) - Docosahexaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) .72 gm/d. [Lipids 1999;34(Suppl.):S345-S346. 33415 (2000)] Summary |
Dementia (vascular) - Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba special extract Egb 761® 240 mg/d. [Alzheimer's and Dementia, July 2008;4(4): Supplement, T165-T166. 46792 (11/2008)] Summary |
Dementia (vascular) - Ginkgo biloba - 2 Ginkgo biloba special extract Egb 761® 240 mg/d. [Pharmacopsychiat, 1996;29: 47-56. 24968 (1996)] Summary |
Dementia (vascular) - Vitamin C and E supplements Vitamin C and E supplements regularly (at least once a week). 88 % less likely to have vascular dementia and 69% less likely to have forms of dementia other than vascular or Alzheimer’s related dementia or mixed forms of dementia. [Neurology, 2000;54:1265-1272. 34890 (2000)] Summary |
Dental Caries - Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG plays a protective role in the development of dental caries (Caries Res, 2001; 35: 412-420)] |
Dental Caries - Lactobacillus spp. Lactobacillus spp. (1.88 x 109 live cells/day: L.sporogens 16%, L.bifidum 12%, L.bulgaricus 12%, L.termophilus 18%, L.acidophilus 20%, L.casei 10%, L.rhamnosus 12%), both in capsules and in liquid form (bottled) increased Lactobacillus spp. in the saliva. Not known if this is cariogenic or anti-cariogenic. [Digestion 2004;69:53-56. 41776 (2004)] Summary |
| Medications - prescribe sugar-free medications versus those with sugar. No sugar-containing medications at bedtime. [Health Visitor, August 1995; 68(8):327-238. 24227 (1996)] Summary |
Depression - aerobic exercise - 22928 Aerobic exercise and fitness reduces depression. [Arch Physical Med Rehab, 1995;76:647-652. 22928 (1996)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - aerobic exercise - 33547 Aerobic exercise (e.g., walking, jogging and biking), 3 times per week for 30 minutes per session at an intensity of 70% to 85% of their maximum heart rate reserve. [Arch Intern Med 1999;159.2349-2356. 33547 (2000)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - aerobic exercise - 34749/23164 Aerobic exercise 2 to 5 times per week with a duration of 30 to 40 minutes, including 10 minutes of warm-ups (including stretching) and cool down at each session. The exercise should be performed at 60% to 70% of the maximal intensity. [The Physician Sports Med, September 1995;23(9):44-56. 34749/23164 (1996)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - aerobic exercise - 37328 Aerobic exercise training consisting of walking on a treadmill daily for 30 minutes at 80% of one’s maximal heart rate followed by interval training x 10 days improved mood. [Br J Sports Med, 2001;35:114-117. 37328 (2001)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - aerobic training - 37328 Aerobic training - walking on a treadmill daily 30 min/d followed by interval training program (80 percent of the maximal heart rate). [Br J Sports Med, 2001;35:114-117. 37328 (2001)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - bipolar - omega-3 fatty acids - 46950 Omega-3 fatty acids EPA 360 mg/day and DHA 1560 mg/day in divided doses with food a.m. and p.m.. [Eur J Clin Nutr, 2009 Jan 21; [Epub ahead of print]. 46950 (6/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - bipolar disorder, dha, epa, lna - 48880 Omega-3 fatty acids up to DHA 3.4g, EPA 6.2mg, α-LNA 6.6g or as little as 3g-4g (2-4 capsules) per day. [The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2011 Aug 9 [Epub ahead of print]. 48880 (11/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - cholesterol levels - 33674 Cholesterol levels naturally low (<5 mmol/l), not pharmacologically reduced, were associated with depression and suicide. [Br J Psychiatry 1999;175: 259-262. 33674 (2000)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Diet - eliminate caffeine, sucrose and eat a higher protein and lower carbohydrate diet x 2 weeks. [The Nutrition Report, March 1991;9(3):17,24. 12081 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Depression - eicosapentaenoic acid - 44637 Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) - 1 gm/d. [Prev Med, 2006 Jan;42(1):4-13. Epub 2005 Dec 7. 44637 (12/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - eicosapentaenoic acid - 45042 Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) - 2 gm/d (adults). [Am J Psychiatry, 2006 Jun;163(6): 1098-1100. 45042 (7/006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - eicosapentaenoic acid / docosahexaenoic acid - 44385/45042 Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (EPA/DHA 2:1) - 1 gm/d (children). [Am J Psychiatry, 2006 Jun;163(6):1098-100. 44385/45042 (7/006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - fatty acids - 24849 Fatty acids - severity of depression was correlate with an increased ratio of arachidonic acid (AA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in the plasma and erythrocytes. [Lipids, 1996(Supp.):31:S-157- S-161. 24849 (1996)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - folic acid - 44283/44868 Folic acid 5 mg/d x 2 months. [Clin Nutr, 2006 Feb;25(1):60-7. Epub 2005 Oct 10. 44283/44868 (6/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - folic acid serum - 44283/44868 Folic acid serum < 3.1 ng/ml. [Clin Nutr, 2006 Feb;25(1):60-7. Epub 2005 Oct 10. 44283/44868 (6/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - green tea - 50050 Green tea consumption in ascending order of intake 1 to 5 or more cups per day is associated with a reduction in functional disability (cognitive function, depression, psychological distress, stroke) and healthy life expectancy, in a dose dependent fashion. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 March;95(3):732–739. 50050 (5/2012)] Interview PubMed |
Depression - hypericum extract - 33969 Hypericum extract 350 mg (STEI 300 extract) equivalent to 2 gm of dried herb at 6 gms/d (1050 mg/d). [BMJ December 11, 1999;319:1534-1539. 33969 (2000)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Inositol 6-12 gm/d of oral powder mixed in juice. [Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 1995;31:167-175. 23703 (1995)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - klamath microalgae extract - 48291 Klamath microalgae extract, Klamin® 1 tablet (800 mg) 1 hour after breakfast and 1 tablet an hour before dinner in menopausal women. [Minerva Ginecol, 2010;62(5):381-8. 48291 (11/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - menopausal - melatonin - 38002/44837 Melatonin 3 mg qhs 10-11 p.m.. [Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2005 Dec;1057:393-402. 38002/44837 (6/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - omega-3 fatty acids - 44481/45041 Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA>DHA) 1 gm/d. [Am J Psychiatry, 2006 Jun;163(6): 96978. 44481/45041 (8/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - omega-6:omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids - 24849 Omega-6:omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the Western diet is between 10 - 20:1 may increase risk to depression compared with estimates of about 1:1 in the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. [Lipids, 1996(Supp.): 31:S-157- S-161. 24849 (1996)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - processed food - 47563 Whole food diets containing large amounts of vegetables, fruits and fish reduced the incidence of depression while processed food diets containing large amounts of sweetened desserts, fried foods,processed meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy products increased the risk to depression. [Br J Psychiatry, 2009; 195(5): 408-13. 47563 (1/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - s-adenosyl-l-methionine - 42868 S-adenosyl-l-methionine (SAMe) 800-1600 mg/d. [J Clin Psychopharmacol, December 2004;24(6):661-664. 42868 (04/2005)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - st. john's wort - 43182 St. John's Wort Extract WS® 5570 (hypericum extract (LI160); standardized to 3-6% hyperforin and 0.12-0.28 % hypericin) 900-1800 mg/d. [BMJ, March 5, 2005;330:503-506. 43182 (6/2005)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - st. john’s wort - 38145 St. John’s Wort - 2 x 1 tablet of 250 mg St. John’s Wort extract Ze 117 daily (ethanol 50% (m/m);drug-extract ratio 4-7:1; 0.2% total hypericin;<1% hyperforin). [Pharmacopsychiatry, 2001;34(Suppl 1):S49-S50. 38145 (2002)] Summary Interview |
Depression - st. john’s wort - 46729 St. John’s Wort extract 500-900 mg/d (up to 1800 mg/d) benefits major depression. [Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008 Oct 8;(4):CD000448. 46729 (10/2008)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin b12 - 28725 Vitamin B12 normal ranges should be 600 to 2000 pg/ml. Below 550 to 600 pg/ml deficiencies start to appear in the CSF. Humans are born with serum levels of about 2000 pg/ml, which decline gradually throughout life. [Medical Hypotheses, 1991;34:131-140. 28725 (1998)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin b12 - 35168 Vitamin B12 500-1000 mcg/d orally. [Am J Psychiatry, 2000;157:715-721. 35168 (2000)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin b12 - 35168 Vitamin B12 deficiency - higher methylmalonic acid (MMA; more than 271 nmol/L) in combination with low serum vitamin B12 levels (less than 258 pmol/L for a high cut-off and more than 148 pmol/L for a low cut off) associated with depression. [Am J Psychiatry, 2000;157;715-721. 35168 (2000)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin b12 - 44283/44868 Vitamin B12 1000 mcg/d IM x two weeks; t.i.w. x 2 weeks; weekly x 4 weeks; then 1000 to 2000 mcg/ day orally. [Clin Nutr, 2006 Feb;25(1):60-7. Epub 2005 Oct 10. 37838, 44283/44868 (6/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin b12 - 44868 Vitamin B12 serum < 200 pg/ml. [Clin Nutr, 2006 Feb;25(1):60-7. Epub 2005 Oct 10. 44868 (6/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin c, fluoxetine - 49560 Vitamin C at 1000 mg given once daily after a meal with fluoxetine (10–20 mg/day) in pediatric patients with major depressive disorder significant decrease in depressive symptoms compared to the fluoxetine plus placebo group. There were no serious side effects and the compliance was excellent. Nutr J, March 9, 2013;12:31. 49560 (4/2013)] [Nutr J, March 9, 2013;12:31. 49560 (4/2013)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Depression - vitamin d3 - 46728 Vitamin D3 20,000 - 40,000 IU/week by mouth. [J Intern Med, Sept 2008; [Epub ahead of print]. 46728 (11/2008)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Zinc 25 mg (hydroaspartate) after breakfast improved response in imipramine resistant patients. [J Affect Disord, 2009 March 9; [Epub ahead of print]. 47058 (6/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - 5-hydroxy-tryptophan - 30375 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) 750 mg/d reduced carbohydrate intake and cravings in non-insulin dependent diabetics. [Intern J Obesity, 1998; 22:628-654. 30375 (1998)] Summary |
Diabetes Mellitus - alpha lipoic acid - 47306 Alpha lipoic acid 400 mg/d. [Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 2009;21(2):198. 47306 (10/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - alpha-linolenic acid - 44946 Alpha-linolenic acid (diet) increased fasting insulin. [Obesity (Silver Spring), 2006 Feb;14(2):295-300. 44946 (9/2006)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - alpha-lipoic acid - 45077 Alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg q. 12 hrs, 30 minutes before meals improved insulin sensitivity and glucose disposal rate. [Hormones (Athens), 2006; 5(4): 251-8. 45077 (6/2007)] Summary |
Diabetes Mellitus - beta-glucan - 48935 Beta glucan (barley) 3g/d and 6g/d per day given as a flavored water beverage (1g or 2g dose) taken in a divided dose 3 times a day with meals. [Nutr Metab (Lond), 2011 Aug 16; 8:58. 48935 (12/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - breast-feeding - 27905 Breast-feeding - being exclusively breast-fed for at least two months reduced risk to diabetes in Pima Indians by 50% compared to those not breast-fed. [The Lancet, July 19, 1997;350:166-168. 27905 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - caffeine - 41815 Caffeine at 5 mg/kg body weight increased insulin resistance in obese non-diabetics. [Am J Clin Nutr,2004;80:22-28. 41815 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - carnitine - 47974 Carnitine (L)1 gram two times daily before main meals. [JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr, 2010 May- June;34(3): 295-9. 47974 (7/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - chromium - 44312 Chromium - yeast bound 400 mcg/d. [Biol Trace Elem Res, 2006;109(3):215-30. 44312 (7/2006)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - cinnamon - 45393 / 46012 Cinnamon 6 gms/d. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;85(6):1552-6. 45393/46012 (10/2007)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - cinnamon - 48116 Cinnamon bark powder 1 gram daily with breakfast. [J Am Board Fam Med, 2009; 22(5): 507-12. 48116 (9/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - cow’s milk - 37796 Cow’s milk (fermented or non-fermented) is insulinemic and insulinotrophic but low glycemic. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2001;74:96-100. 37796 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - curcumin - 49352 Curcumin in a 150 mg capsule 30 minutes after breakfast and another 30 minutes after supper significantly decreased fasting blood glucose, the insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), serum total FFAs and triglycerides while increasing LPL activity. No side effects were noted. [Nutr Food Res, 2012 Aug 29; [Epub ahead of print]. 49352 (10/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - curcumin, tumeric - 49279 Curcumin 3 250 mg capsules of dried rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) two times daily after breakfast and dinner (1.5 gm/d). [Diabetes Care, 2012 Jul 6; [Epub ahead of print]. 49279 (8/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - daflon® - 34595 Daflon® 500 (containing 450 mg diosmin and 50 mg hesperidin) q.i.d. a day with meals. [Diab Nutr Metab, 1999;12:256-263. 34595 (2000)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - diet - 21878 Diet - reduces neuropathy with vegan diet which excludes any food or drink that comes from animal, fish, meat, milk or eggs; excludes refined foods such as free fats (oil, shortening or margarine, etc.); free carbohydrates (sugar, syrups, starch, etc.); or refined cereals (white rice, white flour, etc.); or refined legumes (soy protein isolate or soy protein concentrate products). Eat only whole nuts, beans, seeds, whole grains, fruit and vegetables. [J Nutritional Med, 1994;4:431-439. 21878] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - diet - 44514 Diet - low-fat, low-glycemic, high fiber vegan diet (reduced HA1c, weight, cholesterol). [Diabetes Care, 2006; 29(8):1777-83. 44514 (8/2006)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - flax gum - 47282 Flax gum 5 gm per day from 6 wheat chapattis. [Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009 Jun 22; [Epub ahead of print]. 47282 (9/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - flaxseed - 47387 Flaxseed-derived lignan capsules at 360 mg lignan per day. [Am J Clin Nutr 2009;90:288-97. 47387 (7/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - flaxseed-derived lignans - 45832 Flaxseed-derived lignans (FDL) 120 mg t.i.d. before or after meals but not with meals. [PLoS ONE, 2007; 2(11): e1148. 45832 (1/2008)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - ginkgo biloba extract - 43223 Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) 120 mg q.a.m.. [Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2005;68:29-38. 43223 (7/2005)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - green tea, pomegranate, vitamin c - 47602 PomGT tablet (pomegranate extract (500 mg), green tea extract (300 mg) and vitamin C (60 mg) per tablet)1 capsule 2 hours after dinner. [J Endocrinol Invest, 2009 Oct 15; (DOI: 10.3275/6564 ) [Epub ahead of print] 47602 (01/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - hibiscus sabdariffa - 46873 Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Sour Tea) tea infusions b.i.d. in diabetics. [J Hum Hypertens, 2008 Aug 7; [Epub ahead of print]. 46873 (4/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - infant feeding - 40942 Infant feeding guidelines to reduced risk to developing autoantibodies to Islet cells/autoimmune type I diabetes mellitus - exclusively breast-feed, or if breast-feeding is not possible, milk-formula feed their newborns until 6 months of age. The first recommended solid foods introduced after 6 months of age are vegetables (mostly carrots), followed by meat and potatoes, and then cereals from 7 months of age. [JAMA, October 1, 2003;290(13):1721-1728. 40942 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - infant feeding - 40942 Infant feeding - early introduction of gluten-containing food is a risk factor for the development of type 1 diabetes associated autoimmunity in children of parents with type 1 DM with the HLA-DR3/DR4-DQ8 genotype. [JAMA, October 1, 2003;290(13):1721-1728. 40942 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - infant feeding - 40942 Infant feeding - the prevalence of islet autoimmunity could be reduced if all families complied with infant feeding guidelines and did not introduce gluten-containing and solid foods to infants until after age 3 months. [JAMA, October 1, 2003;290(13):1721-1728. 40942 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - interval walking - 49462 Interval walking for 60 minutes, 5 days per week in type 2 diabetics, defined as alternating between 3 minutes of high speed walking and 3-minutes of low speed walking (high speed walking is the equivalent of the fastest speed you can possibly walk without breaking into a jog), showed statistically-significant improvements in body weight, abdominal visceral adiposity, VO2 peak, LDL-cholesterol, fasting insulin, and CGM glucose. The continuous walking group showed no improvement, but had no decline in the above parameters. The control group showed a decline in the above parameters. [Diabetes Care, 2012 Sept 21; [Epub ahead of print]. 49462 (2/20013)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - lithium carbonate - 31480 Lithium carbonate 100 mg/d. [Biological Trace Element Research,1997;60:131-137. 31480 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - magnesium - 48178 Magnesium pidolate, a bioavailable organic salt, given by mouth at a dose of 4.5 grams per dayproviding 368 milligrams of elemental magnesium in two divided doses (morning and evening), with or without meals improve endothelial function. [Magnes Res, 2010 Aug 24; [Epub ahead of print]. 48178 (10/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - magnesium chloride - 41392 Magnesium chloride 2.5 gm/d (325 mg elemental magnesium) by taking 50 ml of a magnesium chloride solution (50 g of magnesium chloride per 1000 ml makes a 5% solution). [Diabetes Care, April 2003;26(4):1147-1152. 41392 (2004)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - magnesium deficiency - 23713 Magnesium deficiency common. [Ann Nutr Metab, 1995;39:217-223. 23713 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - magnesium deficiency - 43396 Magnesium deficiency is (lower [Mg2+]) is associated with a faster renal function deterioration rate in DMII patients. [Clin Nephrology, July 2005;63(6): 429-436. 43396 (8/2005)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - magnesium oxide - 43396 Magnesium oxide 400 mg P.O. b.i.d. if proven deficient by serum magnesium is less than or equal to 1.6 mg/dl. [Clin Nephrology, July 2005;63(6):429-436. 43396 (8/2005)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - omega-3 fatty acids - 46407 Omega-3 fatty acids (2 g/d DHA and 3 g/d EPA, fish oil) in 3 divided doses with meals increased stroke volume and cardiac output. [Eur J Appl Physiol, 2008 June 18; [Epub ahead of print]. 46407 (8/2008)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - pomegranate - 46918 Pomegranate juice 50 ml/d or pomegranate polyphenol extract 5 mL/d in a single dose with a meal reduced atherosclerotic risk. [J Agric Food Chem, 2008; 56(18): 8704-13. 46918 (3/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - probiotic - lactobacillus rhamnosus gg - bifidobacterium bb12 - 47769 Probiotics Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 at 1010 CFU per day of each strain in capsules given once daily in healthy pregnant females from the first trimester through the end of exclusive breast feeding was safe and reduced the incidence of gestational diabetes. [ Br J Nutr., 2010 Feb 4:1-8. [Epub ahead of print]. 47769 (4/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - protein - 46326 Protein (30% soy protein, 35% textured soy protein and 35% animal protein) .8 mg/kg/d. [Diabetes Care, 2008; 31(4): 648-54. 46326 (8/2008)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - sesame oil - 48437 Sesame oil 35 grams per day with a fatty acid breakdown of 15.23g of linoleic acid (omega-6)/35g of oil and 14.42g of oleic acid (MUFA)/35g of oil. [Clin Nutr, 2010 Dec 15; [Epub ahead of print]. 48437 (4/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - taurine - 44368 / 44736 Taurine .5-1.5 gm/d. [Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 2006 Jan;9(1):32-6. 44368/44736 (6/2006)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - thiamin - 46881 Thiamin 100 mg x 3 daily; one at breakfast, one in the early afternoon and one in the evening in type 2 diabetic patients (21 male, 19 female) showed improvement in kidney function. [Diabetologia, 2008 Dec 5; [Epub ahead of print]. 46881 (2/2009) Summary Interview PubMed |
Diabetes Mellitus - tomato juice - 35817 Tomato juice 500 ml/d. [Diabetes Care, June, 2000;23(6):733-738. 35817 (2000)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vanadium - 32657 Vanadium (inorganic vanadium as vanadyl sulfate, vanado-tartrate and sodium meta vanadate) 20-50 mg/d of elemental vanadium per day. [J Altern Complement Med, 1999;5(3):273-291. 32657 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vanadium - 32657 Vanadium (organic vanadium as Bis-maltolato oxovanadium or bis-glycinato-oxovanadium) 300 mcg of elemental vanadium per tablet, taken 1 to 3 times a day. [J Altern Complement Med, 1999;5(3):273-291. 32657 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vanadyl sulphate - 37127 Vanadyl sulphate 150 mg/d. [J Clin Endocrinol Metab, March, 2001:86(3):1410-1417. 37127 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vinegar - 45692 Vinegar (apple cider) 2 tablespoons before bed lowered morning fasting blood glucose. [Diabetes Care, published ahead of print, published online August 21, 2007. 45692 (11/2007)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin b1 - 25833 Vitamin B1 benfothiamine 3 x 100 mg/d for 2 to 3 weeks and thereafter a dose of 1 to 2 x 100 mg/d benefitted diabetic polyneuropathy. [Exp Clin Endocrinol Metab, 1996;104:311-316. 25833 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin b1 - 45096 Vitamin B1 - Vitamin B1 100 mg I.V. x 1 week, then 50 mg P.O. b.i.d. then 50 mg/d P.O. as maintenance eliminated the need for transfusions, normalized hemoglobin and platelets, and improved diabetic control in a child born with a thiamine transporter gene mutation. The case was an 18-year-old girl who was born deaf-mute, had diabetes at age 9 months and severe anemia at age 2 years who could only be treated with transfusions for 17 years. [Eur J Endocrinol, 2006;155(6):787-792. 45096 (6/2007)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin b6 - 20478 Vitamin B6 4-6 mg/d. [Biochem Metab Biol, 1994;52:10-17. 20478 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin b6 - 20478 Vitamin B6 insufficiency can occur in diabetics with persistent hyperglycemia; vitamin B6 deficiency can aggravate diabetes. Vitamin B6 in its active form, pyridoxal phosphate, controls and regulates the intermediate metabolism of insulin. [Biochemical and Metabolic Biology, 1994;52: 10-17. 20478 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin c - 23713 Vitamin C 2000 mg/d (reduced lipids improved glycemic control) and vitamin E 600 mg/d (lowered blood pressure). [Ann Nutr Metab, 1995;39:217-223. 23713 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin c - 23713 Vitamin C levels are inversely related to glycemic control. [Ann Nutr Metab, 1995;39:217-223. 23713 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Diabetes Mellitus - vitamin c - 42312 Vitamin C 300 mg/d or more (supplemented) increased the cardiovascular disease death rate in postmenopausal diabetic patients. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2004;80:1194-2000. 42312 (12/2004)] Summary Interview |
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