The doctor talks about nutritional supplements for type 2 diabetes.
“Good sugar levels in blood requires a protein containing amino acids at every meal,” says endocrinologist Antonina Gureeva especially for MedicForum.
Focusing on the amino acid leucine, the doctor explained that it “affects blood sugar levels by producing hormones insulin and glucagon. These hormones are not only “regulate blood sugar”, they also “improve satiety” and help people “lose weight”.
Obesity is thought to be a strong risk factor for diabetes 2 type.
“Leucine also affects thyroid hormones that affect body weight.”
She recommended “a supplement containing the essential amino acid leucine as well as the non-essential amino acid arginine.”
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Both amino acids help control blood sugar levels by acting on insulin and glucagon to promote weight loss.
Other supplements, including vitamin B6, green tea extract, and zinc support a healthy metabolism and promote weight loss.
The amino acid leucine is also found in animal and plant protein sources:
- Cheese
- Sunflower seeds
- Meat
- Fish
- Peanuts
- Almonds
- Oats
Whether you take a supplement or not, an endocrinologist strongly recommends that diabetics “include protein in every meal”. Protein improves satiety by making a person feel full, which may mean they eat less.
“Being overweight is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.”< br>It's also important to make sure all carbs are high in fiber and whole grains, and eat plenty of vegetables and some fruit.
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