Super-food supplements may raise the risk of developing diabetes, experts have warned.
In fact, the supplements, thought to help fight cancer, can even shorten lifespan, the boffins added.
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Antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E, and selenium are believed to "mop up" cancer-causing compounds known as free radicals.
However, a report published in the journal Cell Metabolism shows low levels of these free radicals appear to protect against diabetes by helping the body respond to insulin signals.
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"I would advise people not to take these supplements because they could be detrimental."
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Diabetes has replaced every other condition to become the fastest growing lifestyle disease, globally. This disease also impacts children. Some people are more inclined to develop diabetes than others. Do you belong to the high- risk group? Spend 5 minutes to find out.
Diabetes has replaced every other condition to become the fastest growing lifestyle disease, globally. This disease also impacts children. Some people are more inclined to develop diabetes than others. Do you belong to the high- risk group? Spend 5 minutes to find out.
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Diabetes or diabetes mellitus, is an endocrine and metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time.
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus, is an endocrine and metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time.
