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Diabetes Testing Supplies News: New Gene Variant Discovery Excites Scientists
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According to the CDC’s research, diabetes is one of the top five leading causes of death among America’s Latino population. The majority of those that find themselves in that high risk category tend to have type 2 diabetes. Because of that, some members of the scientific research community have long believed that the disease’s prevalence in the Latino community is connected to genetics. So they’ve been conducting research over the last few years to either prove or disprove their assumptions. On December 25, 2013, one of those research groups published their latest findings in Nature magazine. The study’s test subjects included several groups known to have a high risk for developing diabetes, including those with Latin American ancestors. The scientists examined the subjects’ genetic makeup in the hopes of finding a common denominator that could be linked to the disease’s development. They did find such a genetic connection among Latin American participants. The genetic marker shared by the study’s Latino…
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Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells, meaning it is important for cell growth and metabolism. "Folic acid" and "folate" mean the same thing. They have the same effects. Folic acid is a man-made form of folate and is in supplements and added to foods. Folate is found naturally in certain foods. Studies show that many people in the U.S. don't get enough folic acid in their diets. Why do people take folic acid? All people need folic acid. Folic acid supplements are standard for pregnant women and women who plan to become pregnant. Folic acid reduces the risk for birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine -- spina bifida and anencephaly (which is when most or all of the brain does not develop; Babies with this problem die before or shortly after birth). Folic acid may also lower the risk of preeclampsia and early labor. Many doctors recommend that any woman…
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Looked at as a prized delicacy, asparagus has been around and used since ancient times by the Greeks and Romans. Asparagus is one of the oldest recorded vegetables, and it is thought to have originated along the coastal regions of eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor areas. Asparagus is a member of the Lily family. Its spears grow from a crown that is planted about a foot deep in sandy soils. When grown under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10" in a twenty four hour period. Each crown will send spears up for about 6-7 weeks during the spring and early summer. Nutritionally, asparagus is full of benefits as it is a nutrient-dense food which is high in folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60% of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Asparagus is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A…
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