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Oxygen radicals produced
within our bodies are known to be factors in insulin resistance, along
with TNFa*. Researchers** have now discovered that alpha lipoic acid, a
natural nutrient, "...may have therapeutic implications in restoring
glucose availability 'beneficial] in tissues such as the skeletal
muscle."
DETAILS: Alpha lipoic is available as a dietary supplement. Consult your
physician.
Green
tea may also be helpful as it also reduces TNF, as well as having many
other beneficial qualities.
*Tumor Necrosis Factor.
For an informative discussion of the many benefits of green tea, read What
Your Doctor Doesn't Know Could Kill You. Press here for details on
ordering this book.
**Drs. Khanna, Roy, Packer and Sen, Molecular & Cell Biology, U. of
Cal., Berkeley, CA
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