Some of the following nutrition from food as well as
supplements may be recommended by Dr. Merigian at your appointment to help
with your diabetes. Be sure to speak with Dr. Merigian before starting any
supplement regimen.
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NuTruEssentials Vitamin Formula (shop
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NuTruEssentials Mineral Formula (shop
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NuTruEssentials Fatty Acid Formula (shop
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NuTruEssentials Digestive Enzyme Formula (shop
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Aminoguanidine, to prevent degenerative vascular disease,
300 mg. daily
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Alpha-lipoic acid, to reduce oxidative damage, 300 mg
three times daily (shop
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Proanthocyanidins such as grape seed extract, 100 mg twice
daily
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Vitamin E, to protect prostacyclin, 400 mg 2 or 3 times
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Vitamin C, another effective antioxidant, 2500 mg daily
divided into doses
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Coenzyme Q10, to support the immune system and aid the
cardiovascular system, 30 t1000 mg daily
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Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), an important nutrient in the
treatment of diabetic neuropathy, 500-1000 mg twice daily (shop
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Gamma-linelenic acid (GLA), to promote the release of
prostacyclin, nourishing nerves, and regenerating capillaries, 1500 mg
daily, taken in divided doses
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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a fish oil product to reduce
abnormal blood clotting and lower triglycerides, 1200 to 2400 mg daily
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Gingkbiloba, for antioxidant effects, 120 mg twice daily
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Vanadium, because it mimics the effects of insulin (Type
II diabetics should be aware of possible reduction in medication), 7.5 mg
3 times daily (Prescription: Vanadyl Sulfate 50 mg twice daily)
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Niacin, to dilate peripheral blood vessels and reduce
cholesterol levels, 800 mg twice daily
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Chromium, toenhance cellular absorption, 200 mg twice
daily
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Inositol and taurine, which are depleted in diabetics,
1500 mg of each daily
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Magnesium Citramate, deficiencies of which cause severe
vascular damage and neuropathy, 500 mg daily (shop
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L-lysine, to prevent glycosylation, 1000 mg daily (shop
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Relaxation therapies to lower stress levels
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Acupuncture, my reduce to peripheral neuropathy.
