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Zinc Supplements Shown Effective for Diabetes and Cholesterol Control

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A study published in the journal Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity has found “Zinc supplementation showed beneficial effects in the metabolic control of adult diabetics, improved glycemic control measured by HbA1C% and fasting and postprandial glucose. Furthermore, zinc supplementation lowered serum cholesterol and cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein ratio.”

According to the National Institutes of Health, “zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and ...

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