Micronutrients such as niacin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, carnitine, inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, as well as vitamins E, B6 and D all play an important role in the prevention and management of patients with diabetes.
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The Role of Micronutrients In Autoimmune And Diabetic Health
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sat, Dec 22, 2012
Topics: autoimmune, Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson DC, Diabetes, SpectraCell, micronutrient, Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition
Nutritional Deficiencies From Gluten Intolerance Worsens Autoimmunity
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sat, Mar 31, 2012
If you have gluten intolerance like I do, you will have nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to a wind up of the immune system thereby worsening autoimmunity and/or the devlopment of additional diseases. Often only iron, sodium and postasium levels are checked on routine blood tests.
Topics: autoimmune, gluten intolerance, SpectraCell, nutrient deficiency, micronutrient
Are Nutritional Supplements as Harmful as Media Portrays Them
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Headlines on the possible risks of vitamin and mineral supplements have bombarded mainstream media recently, and sparked controversy over whether doctors should recommend supplements to their patients.
Topics: autoimmune, SpectraCell, micronutrient, supplement, nutritional