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Vitamin D intake helps prevent diabetes

Vitamin D intake helps prevent diabetes

According to a study by Tufts scientists Medical Center in Boston, vitamin D may help prevent diabetes in people with a high chance of developing the disease. Although the control of other risk factors, such as obesity and sedentary lifestyle, is still the best way to prevent the disease, eating more vitamin D apparently also reduces the risks of the disease.

The research lasted three years and was done with two a thousand people with high blood sugar levels, but who still had no diabetes - stage called pre-diabetes. They were divided into three groups. The first group received vitamin D supplements, the second ingested placebo, and the third group did not receive any type of dietary supplement.

According to the scientists, participants who took vitamin D supplements, and who had on average 30 nanograms of the vitamin for every milliliter of blood, were 38 percent less likely to develop diabetes than those who had 13 nanograms per milliliter.

According to the study authors, this is because vitamin D apparently improves insulin production by body. Because this hormone is responsible for the breakdown of sugar and is necessary for the cells to be able to absorb glucose, vitamin D consequently helps to control blood sugar levels.

Vitamin D can be found in milk, liver oil of fish and some cereals that are fortified with this vitamin. The body can absorb a good amount of vitamin D with exposure to sunlight for 10 to 15 minutes twice daily.

The recommended intake of U.S. Dietary Reference Intake for children and adults up to 50 years of age is five micrograms per day (200 IU / day). The recommendation increases to 10 micrograms / day (400 IU / day) for people between 50-71 years of age and 15 micrograms / day for the elderly over 70 years. To know how to properly ingest these doses, be aware of food labels.

Coffee after lunch

Other small measures and changes in daily life may seem to decrease the chances of diabetes. A study by the Brazilian Institut de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale in France and the Brazilian nutritionist Daniela Sartorelli, with the participation of USP, found that those who drink coffee at lunchtime have less risk of diabetes . About 70,000 women were evaluated. Volunteers who drank a small cup of coffee at this meal were 34 percent less likely to develop the disease. The type of coffee: with or without sugar, caffeinated or decaffeinated did not make a difference in protection against type 2 diabetes. However, the protective effect only applies to lunchtime. During the study, 1,415 participants developed diabetes. The numbers impress: among women who had at least one cup of coffee at lunch (approximately 125 ml), 374 had diabetes. However, the disease reached 1,051 of the participants who ate less or no coffee during lunch.


Natural Brushing: see 3 ingredients that are good for oral health

Natural Brushing: see 3 ingredients that are good for oral health

Many people today have wondered if toothpaste is really needed. In the case of children, the fluoride present in toothpaste actually helps to reduce the amount of cavities. The fact is that cleaning is not done by the foam, but by the mechanics of brushing. Therefore, it is recommended to place the paste in the transverse direction of the bristles, rather than applying it to the brush extension.

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Use vitamin supplements for health

Use vitamin supplements for health

Allied to good health and well functioning immune system, vitamins can not miss in the diet. According to IBGE, however, most Brazilians do not care much about them. A survey conducted by the institution pointed out that 98% of the Brazilian population does not consume the ideal amount of vitamins per day and 92%, does not eat fruits frequently.

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