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Vitamin D Supplementation May Lower Diabetes Risk For The More Than 10 Million Adults With Prediabetes

News

“A review of clinical trials has found that higher vitamin D intake was associated with a 15 percent decreased likelihood for developing type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.” [Source: medicalxpress.com]

Comment

Vitamin D undoubtedly plays a key role in the prevention and control of diabetic problems. Deficiencies of this nutrient are linked to a greater risk of developing the condition, for example, and also to eyesight threatening diabetic retinopathy. Conversely, getting enough vitamin D when young is associated with lower risk of diabetes-related autoimmunity.

Other nutrients are also important, of course. Vitamin C lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels, while vitamin K is beneficial to insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. Studies show that vitamin B12, zinc and manganese may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, and that magnesium may relieve its symptoms. Vitamin A may help treat early vision loss in the condition.

To learn more about the natural prevention and treatment of diabetes, see this article on our website.