Beta Cell Physiology and Integrity Adequate and proper beta cell function requires normal beta cell integrity which is critical for the appropriate response to perpetual...
Ancient descriptions of diabetes mellitus can be found in Chinese, Hindu and Greek writings.“Diabetes” is Greek for “to pass through” and “mellitus” means “sweet-tasting” (sugar...
Cruciferous vegetables are highly regarded as anti-estrogenic; it’s role are especially helpful for preventing hormonal cancers, such as breast cancer, because some ITC, such as indole-3-carbinol (abundant...
What’s New and Beneficial about Sweet Potatoes Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes may be one of nature’s unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. Several recent studies have shown the...
Lectins are a type of protein that can bind to cell membranes. They are sugar-binding and become the “glyco” portion of glycoconjugates on the membranes....
Pivotal role of TNF-α in vascular dysfunction Even though numerous risk factors, such as physical inactivity, smoking and over-nutrition, appear to contribute to the development...
Insulin Resistance These data indicate that vinegar can significantly improve insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant subjects. Acetic acid has been shown to suppress disaccharidase activity...
ATP-citrate lyase (ACL) and acetyl-CoA synthetase 1 (ACECS1) generate acetyl-CoA outside of mitochondria in mammalian cells, and this acetyl-CoA can be used for protein acetylation...
Proanthocyanidins in foods The interest on proanthocyanidins, and their content in foods, has increased as a result of the discovery, due to clinical and laboratory...