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Sweets Improving Insulin Sensitivity

"Can something that is sweet and taste very good improve insulin sensitivity? Food that is sweet is usually one of the factors causing insulin resistance…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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Oxidised cholesterol and Alzheimer’s disease

Increasing evidence is now supporting the hypothesis that oxidized cholesterol is the driving force behind the development of Alzheimer’s disease and oxysterols, which are the…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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Decrease your blood pressure by adding one good tasting item to your normal meals

"Itâ€™s important to keep the blood pressure low as we get older. High blood pressure especially increases the risk for stroke.Postmenopausal women often develop hypertension…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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Fight Back to Heart Disease

" This substance is very important for the cardiovascular system. Oxidative stress has been found to be a factor involved in many chronic diseases, and…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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Heart Health and How to Fight Back Against Disease

" This substance is very important for the cardiovascular system. Oxidative stress has been found to be a factor involved in many chronic diseases, and…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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The importance of this vitamin and why some people may not be getting enough of it

"Thiamine vitamin B1 is an essential cofactor for 4 enzymes involved in the production of energy (ATP) and the synthesis of essential cellular molecules.Â The…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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Do normal LDL cholesterol levels protect us from cardiovascular disease?

The correct term for LDL is Low-Density Lipoprotein and it is also called the “bad cholesterol” because LDL tends to create plaque in the arteries…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 31, 2020

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What can we do to reduce oxidative stress as we get older?

We know that aging is associated with oxidative stress. This research tested whether glutathione deficiency occurs because of diminished synthesis and contributes to oxidative stress…

Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.March 30, 2020