Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain.

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Peripheral neuropathy is most commonly caused by diabetes mellitus and neuropathy doubles the risk of amputation in diabetics. Evening primrose oil is a source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA.), which leads to more eicosanoids that dilate blood vessels in the diabetic. Eicosanoids also cause an improvement of nerve function as evidenced by improved nerve conduction testing. […]

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Chromium as an Essential Nutrient.

Posted on February 13, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The signs and symptoms of chromium deficiency are similar to those listed for insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. With chromium supplementation less insulin is required since chromium supports the action of insulin. Fewer complications result since many of the complications of diabetes are the result of high levels of […]

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Chromium deficiency, Chromium toxicity, Diabetes, Encephalopathy, Glaucoma, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypoglycemia, Impaired glucose tolerance, Insulin dependence, Insulin resistance, Peripheral neuropathy

Supplements: Chromium

Foods: Beer, Breakfast cereals, Broccoli, Fruits, Grains, Green beans, Sugars, Vegetables, Wine

Miscellaneous: LDL-cholesterol

Low Toenail Chromium and Myocardial Infarction.

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Chromium intake is said to increase insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, and converting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Chromium deficiency is characterized by hypoglycemia, glycosuria (glucose in the urine), and weight loss that can’t be controlled with insulin. The authors studied cardiovascular risk factors in comparison to toenail chromium levels as an indication of […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cardiovascular disease, Chromium deficiency, Glycosuria, Heart attack, Hypoglycemia, Insulin resistance, Myocardial infarction, Weight loss

Supplements: Chromium, Trivalent chromium

Foods: Bran cereals, Broccoli, Green beans, Whole grains

Miscellaneous: HDL-cholesterol, Hexavalent chromium, LDL-cholesterol, Refined sugars

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