Blood Health

Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits. Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study, conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and inadequate long-term efficacy. These l

Can resveratrol improve cholesterol? It can if you take enough, as this new study found out. Resveratrol is a polyphenol similar to flavonoids. It is found primarily in the skin of grapes and mulberries as well as in dark chocolate, raspberries, blueberries and peanuts. Resveratrol in supplements usually comes from the herb Japanese knotweed. This meta-analysis of 17 controlled studies, which included 968 people, found that resveratrol significantly reduces total cholesterol,