publication . Article . 2005

Effect of brewer’s yeast supplementation on serum glucose and lipids in type II diabetic patients with dislipidemia

Sh. Ravanshad; H. Khosvani Borujeni; M. Soveid; B. Zeighami;
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  • Published: 01 Jan 2005 Journal: Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (issn: 1735-9260, Copyright policy)
  • Publisher: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Background and purpose : Chromium deficiency leads to impaired glucose and lipid metabolism. Chromium supplementation in type II diabetic patients improves glucose and lipid profiles. Organic chromium, such as found in brewer’s yeast, is much better absorbed than inorganic chromium. In this study, the effect of chromium supplementation in the form of brewer’s yeast on glucose and lipid profile of diabetic patients were evaluated.Materials and methods : In a clinical trial study (before and after) forty (32 women and 8 men) dyslipidemic diabetic patients without liver and cardiovascular diseases, 40-68 years old and BMI ³ 28 were randomly selected. Each patient r...
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free text keywords: Chromium, brewer’s yeast, diabetic type II, blood glucose and lipid., Medicine, R, Medicine (General), R5-920
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