Dietary supplements beneficially affect lipid and glucose levels

Summary Researchers from the University of Naples, Italy, aimed to evaluate the effects of specific dietary supplements on risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including elevated lipid and glucose levels. The study involved slightly overweight young adults aged between 20 and 27 years with elevated cholesterol levels and normal glucose metabolism. The participants received either a…

Supplementation with vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids improves blood sugar and blood lipid levels in diabetes patients

Summary This Chinese study investigated the effect of a micronutrient supplement containing vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids on blood glucose and blood lipid levels in patients with gestational diabetes, i.e. a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. 150 patients with gestational diabetes, aged between 18 and 40 years, were involved in this…