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		<title>117 Year old ate this DAIRY food 3x per day (Her story of incredible longevity)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; by Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist and Author of The Diabetes Fix and The Truth About Testosterone While listening to my daily health podcasts and reading articles, I was fascinated recently hearing about a particular super-centenarian (someone who lives to over 110), a woman from Spain (Maria) who lived to 117&#8230; I&#8217;ve studied &#8230;</p>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">by Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist and Author of</span></i><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=mikegeary1&amp;pid=1362&amp;tid=diabfixnwsig"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Diabetes Fix</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and</span></i><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=mikegeary1&amp;pid=1293&amp;tid=truthtestonwsig"> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Truth About Testosterone</span></i></a></p>
<p>While listening to my daily health podcasts and reading articles, I was fascinated recently hearing about a particular super-centenarian (someone who lives to over 110), a woman from Spain (Maria) who lived to 117&#8230;</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve studied centenarians and super centenarians a lot over the years, and I&#8217;ll share what I learned about her and about other super agers who make it to 100 or even well past 100.</p>
<p>For one, as with almost every centenarian that I&#8217;ve studied, Maria was <strong>surrounded by people she loved</strong>, and <strong>she felt valued</strong> and deeply connected even well past 100.  Having deep connections, feeling loved, and being in a community where you feel supported and feel valued are some of the most important characteristics of almost all people that are super agers.</p>
<p>The second most important characteristic of Maria (and almost every other centenarian I&#8217;ve studied) is that she apparently had a very <strong>positive outlook on life and very optimistic</strong> and happy.  Pessimistic and angry people tend to have more health problems than optimistic and happy people.</p>
<p>As for exercise, I do know that Maria was very active and played with kids and dogs, but I don&#8217;t see much about her exercise habits.  From what I know about most centenarians though, they usually do a lot of <strong>walking, gardening, and often racquet sports</strong> frequently too.  But centenarians were typically never endurance athletes like marathoners or overly-intense workout people like cross-fitters.</p>
<p>Overly intense and overly long endurance training usually actually increases aging and wears down the body because it&#8217;s too much stress instead of the right amount of stress.  I think some good resistance training to keep your bones and muscles strong and prevent Osteoporosis is important, and so is a lot of walking and light activity like gardening for stress reduction and heart health.</p>
<p>Maria also had both <strong>high LDL and high HDL</strong>&#8230; mainstream medicine considers high LDL a bad thing, but I don&#8217;t agree with that, and some studies actually show that people that live longer have higher total cholesterol and higher LDL.  This makes sense because LDL is important in the body for hormones and your immune system.  Artificially lowering LDL (without existing heart disease) doesn&#8217;t make sense and in my opinion harms your health.</p>
<p>Maria also never smoked and <strong>only drank alcohol</strong> on special occasions.  Although I will say that as I&#8217;ve studied centenarians over the years, I often hear that many of them actually are light drinkers, having 1-2 drinks per day at most, but never over-doing it.  One theory is that a small dose of a daily toxin like alcohol can increase your body&#8217;s natural production of internal antioxidants like glutathione to deal with that small daily dose.</p>
<p>Another important thing was that researchers said that Maria had a <strong>very healthy gut microbiome</strong>, and one thing about her diet really stood out&#8230;</p>
<p>She apparently ate <strong>yogurt 3x a day.</strong>  That&#8217;s a lot of yogurt!</p>
<p>Yogurt is one of the healthiest forms of dairy because of the probiotic content, and it&#8217;s also easy to digest because the fermentation of yogurt (or kefir) helps partially pre-digest some of the proteins and the fermentation usually consumes most of the lactose.</p>
<p>Also, the dairy fat in a high quality yogurt contains significant amounts of 2 powerful healthy fats called CLA and C15, both of which have been studied for their possible relationship to lowering heart disease risks, Diabetes risks, and possibly even cancer.</p>
<p>Overall Maria lived a great life, and the reason she lived to 117 seems to be a combination of great genetics combined with an amazing lifestyle, positive attitude, and high quality food.</p>
<p>In order to live past 100 though, we need to prevent the biggest killer&#8230; and the #1 biggest cause of death is heart disease currently.  With that in mind, don&#8217;t miss this important message&#8230;</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Duke MD Says: “The #1 Food that Helps Prevent Heart Attacks is NOT Actually a Plant Food”</span></span></strong></p>
<p>There are many powerful nutrients in plant foods such as polyphenols, flavanols, lycopene, and bioflavonoids in foods like citrus, berries, dark chocolate and more that help improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risk of heart attacks.</p>
<p>However, there&#8217;s actually ONE particular nutrient that is ONLY found in certain types of meat that is significantly more important for the strength of your heart than anything else.</p>
<p>If the levels of this one unique nutrient in your heart are LOW, your chances of heart problems skyrocket.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rw5a12.com/3J67C/27P3D6/?uid=96&amp;sub1=117blogphysiocomp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-add-tags="Food" data-mp-url-id="_b5674e0202cefa204d04af1cd435878d706c47da"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" style="height: 400px; width: 400px;" draggable="true" src="https://cdn-m4m.chd01.com/pro/uploads/account_90/728159/PT-Heart_RS.jpg" alt="" width="323" height="323" data-v-079323d7="" /></a></p>
<p>(Hint: it’s NOT omega-3 fats this time.)</p>
<p>This common deficiency doesn&#8217;t show up on standard blood work panels.</p>
<p>“<em>Almost everyone forgets their heart is a muscle. And like any muscle… it needs protein-like nutrients to stay strong</em>,” says Dr. Rick Cohen.</p>
<p>Dr. Cohen’s natural solution has helped thousands of people enjoy a healthy heart without living constantly on drugs.</p>
<p>And he has recently released a short video revealing what this uniquely powerful nutrient found in certain types of meat is, and how to get it.</p>
<p>Watch it here:</p>
<p><strong>&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.rw5a12.com/3J67C/27P3D6/?uid=96&amp;sub1=117blogphysiocomp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-add-tags="Food" data-mp-url-id="_b5674e0202cefa204d04af1cd435878d706c47da">Dr Rick Cohen Reveals the #1 “Heart Strengthening” Nutrient Backed by 600+ Studies</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Aspirin – The Forgotten Miracle Longevity Medicine</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-seller: The Diabetes Fix I’d like to call your attention to a miracle medicine that is probably sitting in the back of your medicine cabinet, long forgotten, gathering dust. This safe and well-tested medication has been around for literally thousands of years. This simple medication can be &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/aspirin-the-forgotten-miracle-longevity-medicine/">Aspirin – The Forgotten Miracle Longevity Medicine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com">thenutritionwatchdog.com</a>.</p>
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<i><span style="font-weight: 400;">By: Cat Ebeling RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-seller: </span></i><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=gearycat&amp;vendor=mikegeary1&amp;pid=1362&amp;tid=catdiabfixnwsig"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Diabetes Fix</span></i></a><br />
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<p>I’d like to call your attention to a miracle medicine that is probably sitting in the back of your medicine cabinet, long forgotten, gathering dust.</p>
<p>This safe and well-tested medication has been around for literally thousands of years. This simple medication can be considered as <strong>one of the greatest contributions to the health of mankind</strong>. I am talking about aspirin.</p>
<p>Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is still one of the most widely used drugs worldwide. Aspirin began as a derivative of willow bark, and was used as both a <strong>painkiller and fever reducer</strong> by the Egyptians, Sumerians, and other ancient civilizations.</p>
<p>Aspirin has since been used as an <em>anti-inflammatory painkiller, headache reducer, and blood thinning medication</em>. Aspirin also works well on muscle aches, arthritis, toothaches and menstrual cramps.</p>
<p>There is now growing evidence of aspirin’s wide-ranging benefits including fighting cancer, reversing dementia, improving mood, increasing blood flow, and improving metabolic health—to name just a few.</p>
<p>Aspirin is truly a lifesaving, proven, wonder drug with very few side effects.</p>
<p>Let’s dive into some of the <strong>amazing, but little-known benefits</strong> of this well-known medication.</p>
<h3><strong>Heart and Circulatory Support</strong></h3>
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<p>Aspirin has a longstanding reputation for <strong>preventing heart disease</strong>. It does this by helping to prevent the blood platelets from clumping to form clots. Clots contribute to the incidence of heart attacks and strokes by blocking blood flow.</p>
<p>Aspirin can also <strong>stop a heart attack or stroke</strong> as it’s happening by helping to thin the blood and break up a blood clot.</p>
<p>Aspirin is also known as an <strong>anti-inflammatory</strong>, so its ability to lower inflammation can also be <strong><em><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/this-funny-looking-fruit-reduces-breast-cancer-risk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">heart protective</a>.</em></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Brain and Nerves</strong></h3>
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<p>Aspirin’s effects on the brain and nervous system are strikingly potent. Aspirin can be considered a powerful nootropic. Aspirin is especially <strong>effective at lowering inflammation in the brain</strong>. Inflammation in the brain can cause depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mental disorders.</p>
<p>Aspirin not only helps <em>enhance moods and emotional stability, but it reduces stress, generates a feeling of calm, aids in better sleep, and banishes depression</em>—while regulating serotonin and other vital brain chemicals.</p>
<p>And you may find this information truly amazing&#8211;Aspirin <strong>helps regrow neurons</strong> in the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the area of the brain responsible for mood, emotion, and judgement. This neurogenesis shows great promise at preventing and even reversing some forms of dementia, encouraging stroke recovery, and enhancing memory and cognition.</p>
<p>Neurogenesis is one of the key factors in longevity and slowing the aging process in the brain.</p>
<p>Aspirin stimulates the release of <em>Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor</em>, or BDNF. BDNF plays an important role in many physiological and pathological functions of the brain and nervous system. BDNF plays a crucial role in brain circuits and their ability to communicate. Proper functioning of the central nervous system depends on BDNF.</p>
<p>Aspirin’s anti-inflammatory actions also <strong>protect the brain</strong>, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, and other neurodegenerative diseases.</p>
<p>Because aspirin has the ability to break up blood clots, aspirin <strong>prevents further injury</strong> from strokes, aids in stroke recovery, and alleviates post-stroke depression.</p>
<p>Aspirin has long been known as a help for headaches, but it has also shown to be very effective especially in relieving migraines, especially in combination with caffeine. Aspirin can also help with <strong><em>nerve pain anywhere in the body</em></strong>, caused by simple aches and pains, diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy or other health conditions.</p>
<p>Along with aspirin, <strong><em><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/foods-to-heal-your-brain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">these foods are shown to help heal the brain</a></em></strong>, and reduce the risk if mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS</p>
<h3><strong>Cancer Fighting</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Cancer-e1739372432902.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23859 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Cancer-e1739372432902.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="316" /></a></p>
<p>One of the more amazing unsung health benefits of aspirin is its <strong>ability to consistently reduce</strong> the incidence and mortality of various types of cancers. This is likely due in part to its gentle anti-inflammatory properties.</p>
<p>Long-term, low-dose aspirin has been linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer by inhibiting certain inflammatory compounds, according to the <em>National Cancer Institute</em>. Aspirin also <strong>reduces overall mortality</strong> of liver, pancreatic, prostate, lung, colorectal, breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers, according to the <em>Journal of Public Health</em>.</p>
<p>Aspirin, when utilized as an adjuvant treatment, along with other more conventional treatments, reduces metastatic spread and increases survival rates of many cancer patients.</p>
<p>Paired with aspirin, <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/the-top-ten-cancer-fighting-and-killing-foods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>these cancer fighting foods</strong></em></a> will detoxify your body, strengthen your immune system, repair cells DNA, and kill cancer cells to stop the spreading.</p>
<h3><strong>Immune Strengthening</strong></h3>
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<p>Because aspirin has anti-inflammatory, and immune-balancing benefits, it <strong>strengthens immune function</strong>. This helps prevent overactive immune responses that cause chronic inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.</p>
<p>Inflammation is also a factor when the body is fighting off viruses, which is part of the immune response. However, an overly reactive immune system can cause more serious illness. Aspirin may help modulate the immune reaction so that it boosts its ability to fight viruses and other pathogens.</p>
<p>Studies suggest aspirin can affect the function of immune cells like macrophages, T cells, and dendritic cells, which are essential for recognizing and fighting infections.</p>
<p>Aspirin is also effective <strong><em>against the growth of some bacteria</em></strong>, like H.pylori which causes ulcers in the stomach, and candida albicans, which can infect the gut, causing a variety of symptoms.</p>
<h3><strong>Metabolic Health</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Metabolic-e1739372352225.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23865 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Metabolic-e1739372352225.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Poor metabolic health has been discovered as one of the primary causes of inflammation, especially connected to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia. Having healthy glucose regulation, along with insulin sensitivity is a goal for almost all people.</p>
<p>Aspirin helps to enhance the body’s ability to <strong>stabilize blood sugar by enhancing insulin sensitivity</strong>. One study with aspirin reported a 25% decrease in fasting glucose, along with a reduction in total cholesterol and C-reactive protein—all risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and prediabetes.</p>
<p>This same study showed an amazing 50% reduction in triglyceride levels following a high-dose aspirin treatment. Triglyceride levels, a key indicator for heart disease, and other chronic diseases, are a reflection of blood glucose levels.</p>
<p>When too many carbohydrates and sugar are ingested, the body quickly turns that into glucose. The excess glucose is converted to triglycerides by the liver. Aspirin <strong><em>helps to slow that process</em></strong>, keeping blood sugar and triglycerides low.</p>
<h3><strong>Longevity</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Logevity-scaled-e1739372391247.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23862 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Logevity-scaled-e1739372391247.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="401" /></a></p>
<p>Aspirin should be everyone’s favorite<strong> anti-aging medication</strong>. As we age, our immune systems become dysregulated, which makes us more likely to have chronic inflammation. Decreasing hormone levels also contribute to increasing inflammation. This often helps to pave the way for diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease.</p>
<p>Chronic low-grade inflammation or <strong>‘inflammaging,’</strong> is very common with older people. By lowering overall inflammation, the risk of all-cause mortality is significantly decreased. Studies show that anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin slow aging.</p>
<p>Aspirin is also responsible for inducing <strong>autophagy</strong>, <em>the process that removes damaged cells and their components, improving cellular function and metabolic health</em>. This cellular housecleaning helps stimulate energy production, while preventing structural and functional breakdown of mitochondria in the cells.</p>
<p>Everyone has a reason to live a long and healthy life. Making these small changes can help you not only <em><strong><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/top-ten-longevity-practices-you-can-follow-to-live-beyond-100/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">live as long as possible, but living the longest, healthiest life possible—free of chronic diseases</a>.</strong></em></p>
<h3><strong>Reproductive Health</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Reproductive-e1739372338528.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23866 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Aspirin_Reproductive-e1739372338528.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>For women, low-dose aspirin is used to <em>improve b</em><em>lood flow to the uterus which is helpful especially for women undergoing fertility treatments</em>. Aspirin also shows promise in reducing the risk of preeclampsia and loss of pregnancy. And aspirin has been used for a long time to reduce the discomfort of PMS.</p>
<p>For men, aspirin is an aromatase inhibitor, which <strong>helps to lower estrogen levels</strong> by preventing the unwanted conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Because aspirin helps to thin the blood and encourage better circulation, it is also thought to improve blood flow to the penis to put an end to erectile dysfunction.</p>
<p><em><strong>Other Health Benefits of Aspirin</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Aspirin helps to prevent oxidative damage and inflammation in blood vessels from <em><strong><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/this-type-of-oil-can-cause-cancer-heart-disease-obesity-and-diabetes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">polyunsaturated, vegetable seed oils</a>.</strong></em></li>
<li>Aspirin helps reduce symptoms of psoriasis, and aids in healing skin wounds, and gum disease.</li>
<li>Aspirin helps to manage asthma symptoms and prevent Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).</li>
<li>Aspirin can help prevent microvascular inflammation in the kidneys which protects the kidneys from damage in people with diabetes.</li>
<li>Aspirin reduces the inflammation associated with <strong><em><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/this-one-nutrient-can-protect-you-from-fatty-liver-disease/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)</a>.</em></strong></li>
<li>Aspirin can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation.</li>
</ul>
<p>Aspirin is an amazing medication with widespread applications across most body systems. Aspirin may be <strong><em>one of the best longevity medications that reduces inflammation, prevents heart disease, lowers cancer risk, and protects the brain’s cognitive function.</em></strong></p>
<p>Aspirin has few side effects, however, aspirin does pose a slight risk for bleeding in the gut, although some studies show only 8 out of 1000 had this reaction, while the placebo was 5 out of 1000.</p>
<p>Anyone interested in using aspirin long term should consult with their healthcare provider to determine if aspirin is right for them, based on their individual health.</p>
<p>Aspirin and healthy lifestyle changes can help reduce your chances of a heart attack, but If you want to avoid a devastating heart attack, also don&#8217;t miss this simple test&#8230;</p>
<h3><strong>Heart Attack Test: Touch Your Feet Like THIS (for 7 seconds)</strong></h3>
<p>Can you really predict a heart attack? <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/32heartattack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23832 tie-appear" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/32heartattack.jpg" alt="" width="32" height="32" /></a></p>
<p>According to America’s #1 heart nutrition expert, Dr. Sam Walters… this <strong>7-second “feet test”</strong> can reveal if your heart is dying.</p>
<p>Here’s how to do it:</p>
<p>1. Just sit on a chair.</p>
<p>2. Touch your right foot.</p>
<p>If <a href="https://www.rw5a12.com/3J67C/2CTPL/?uid=5&amp;sub1=aspirinblogphysiotruomega" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>THIS happens…</strong></a> then your heart is desperately starving for oxygen (but most people only realize when it’s too late).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rw5a12.com/3J67C/2CTPL/?uid=5&amp;sub1=aspirinblogphysiotruomega" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="tie-appear alignnone wp-image-23830 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/400_omegaphysiotru.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/400_omegaphysiotru.jpg 400w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/400_omegaphysiotru-300x270.jpg 300w" alt="" width="400" height="360" /></a></p>
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<p>References</p>
<h6><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/5/789" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/5/789</a><br />
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30391545/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30391545/</a><br />
<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10376986/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10376986/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/research/aspirin-cancer-risk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/research/aspirin-cancer-risk?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-022-01251-0#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20thorough%20research%20on%20the%20pathogenesis%20of,in%20turn%20promote%20healthy%20aging%20and%20longevity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-022-01251-0#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20thorough%20research%20on%20the%20pathogenesis%20of,in%20turn%20promote%20healthy%20aging%20and%20longevity</a><br />
<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4116353/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4116353/</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9879/3/1/11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9879/3/1/11</a><br />
<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3751197/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3751197/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824002676" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824002676</a><br />
<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7327519/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7327519/</a></h6>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Cat Ebeling, co-author of the best-seller The Diabetes Fix Type 2 diabetes is fast becoming a real epidemic in civilized countries. The statistics show an ever-increasing trend of obesity, diabetes and its related complications like heart disease, kidney disease and peripheral neuropathy. Many experts are convinced that this fast-growing tidal wave of diabetes is the &#8230;</p>
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<p><em>By: Cat Ebeling, </em><em>c</em><em>o-author of the best-seller <a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/diabetestitle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Diabetes Fix</a></em></p>
<p><strong>Type 2 diabetes</strong> is fast becoming a <strong>real epidemic</strong> in civilized countries. The statistics show an ever-increasing trend of <strong>obesity, diabetes and its related complications like heart disease, kidney disease and peripheral neuropathy</strong>. Many experts are convinced that this fast-growing tidal wave of diabetes is the result of the global expansion of sugar, sugary soft drinks and major food corporations getting people addicted to terrible processed foods that are cheaper than most healthy foods and are heavily advertised to the masses.</p>
<p>However,<strong> type 2 diabetes</strong> has the potential to be <strong>completely reversed</strong> following dietary and lifestyle changes that dramatically reduce or eliminate sugar and starches.</p>
<p>Relying on lowering blood sugar with <strong>medication or insulin will not improve one’s health</strong>, nor will it counteract the effects of diabetes. In fact, relying on <strong>medications</strong> to lower blood sugar actually <strong>does NOT</strong> reduce the risk of death from any of the related health complications of diabetes of stroke, heart attacks, infections, and kidney disease. Aside from the fact that diabetes drugs do not actually do anything positive for a diabetic’s health, there are <strong>many negative side effects</strong>, many of which can be downright deadly.</p>
<p>In one large study, called the ACCORD study, that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008, the 10,000 patients who were being treated with insulin or blood sugar-lowering drugs were monitored and evaluated for their risk of heart attack, strokes and death. The National Institutes of Health ended the study early because the medical intervention was leading to <em>MORE deaths, heart attacks, and strokes</em><em>.</em></p>
<p>Many of the conventional medical methods for lowering blood sugar <strong>actually increase insulin levels</strong>, which in turn causes more harm overall. Avandia, one of the world’s best-selling diabetes drugs, has over 50,000 lawsuits filed in the United States alone, because the drug makers failed to inform patients about possible <strong>life-threatening side-effects</strong> that include stroke, heart failure, heart attack, bone fractures, vision loss and death.</p>
<p>While many of these drugs do lower blood glucose levels, there seems to be no real evidence that <strong>any </strong>of the diabetes drugs actually reduce the risk of the complications of diabetes.</p>
<p>Most diabetes medications aim to increase insulin in the body to counteract the ever-rising levels of glucose. One of the big issues with this conventional treatment is the <strong>negative side effects</strong> that actually seem to <strong>exacerbate the complications of diabetes.</strong> Below is a list of most used diabetes meds and their primary side effects:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Metformin &#8212; </strong>Metformin increases insulin sensitivity. Metformin also lowers glucose production in the liver. Side effects include nausea and diarrhea, and weight gain. Another significant, documented side effect of Metformin is Vitamin B12 depletion, further increasing the chances of neuropathy.</li>
<li><strong>Sulfonylureas—</strong>This class of medications help your body secrete more insulin. Side effects include low blood sugar and weight gain.</li>
<li><strong>Meglitinides</strong> &#8211; These medications stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin. Side effects include low blood sugar and weight gain.</li>
<li><strong>Thiazolidinediones</strong> &#8211; Like metformin, these medications make the body&#8217;s tissues more sensitive to insulin. This class of medications has been linked to weight gain and increased risk of heart failure and fractures. Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos) are examples of thiazolidinediones.</li>
<li><strong>SGLT2 inhibitors.</strong> They prevent the kidneys from reabsorbing sugar into the blood. Instead, the sugar is excreted in the urine. Side effects may include yeast infections, urinary tract infections, increased urination and hypotension.</li>
<li><strong>Insulin therapy.</strong> Some people need insulin therapy as well. Insulin lowers blood glucose and is a fat storing hormone, so it causes weight gain. Insulin promotes inflammation in the body when used in excess, causes hormone imbalance and increases body fat storage.</li>
</ul>
<p>Keep in mind, however, that while most of these diabetes medications <strong>may lower blood sugar levels</strong>, increase insulin, or make the body more sensitive to insulin, they still <strong>do not prevent the serious and life-threatening complications of diabetes</strong>: High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, poor sex drive, infertility, blood clots, kidney failure, infections and amputations, cancer, depression, heart disease, strokes, and Alzheimer’s, and more.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-10991 size-thumbnail" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shutterstock_diabetes-test-senior-woman-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></p>
<p>Insulin treatment also creates a <strong>greater susceptibility to cancer</strong>. The connection between diabetes and cancer is fairly clear—in fact, several studies have shown up to a 30% great likelihood that diabetic patients on supplemental insulin can develop colon, breast or prostate cancers.</p>
<p>Berberine for Type 2 Diabetes Shown to be as Effective as Diabetes Medication</p>
<p>There are a few <strong>natural solutions</strong> to helping to treat type 2 diabetes, and berberine is one that has a strong background of being especially effective for type 2 diabetes.</p>
<p><strong>Berberine is a powerful plant extract</strong> with <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25498346" target="_blank" rel="noopener">several impressive health benefits</a>. It can effectively <strong>lower blood sugar, help with weight loss and improve heart health</strong>—two things that most pharmaceutical diabetic medications cannot do. It is also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial and is effective against diarrhea, intestinal parasites, Candida albicans, and possibly Methicillin-resistant staph aureus.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25861268" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Berberine works</a> to:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Decrease insulin</strong> resistance, making the blood sugar lowering hormone insulin more effective.</li>
<li>Increase glycolysis, the breakdown of glucose inside cells.</li>
<li><strong>Decrease glucose</strong> production in the liver.</li>
<li>Slow the digestion of carbohydrates.</li>
<li><strong><strong>Increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut.<br />
</strong></strong><strong><strong><br />
</strong></strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-17641" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/berberbine-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/berberbine-300x225.jpg 300w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/berberbine-768x576.jpg 768w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/berberbine-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></li>
</ul>
<p>Berberine is a bioactive plant extract that comes from several different types of plants, including goldthread, Oregon grape root, barberry, tree turmeric and goldenseal. It has been used in both Ayruvedic and <strong>Chinese medicine for more than 2500 years</strong> and is now being used and studied extensively in the modern world.</p>
<p>Several impressive studies show that berberine can lower blood glucose as effectively as the drug metformin, <strong>without the negative side effects</strong>. Two of the best-known peer-reviewed studies published in the journals <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2410097/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Metabolism</em></a> and the <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2559/2598635" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Journal of Clinical Endocrinology</em></a> compared berberine in one group to metformin (Glucophage) in another group. The berberine group had very similar blood sugar-lowering effects as the metformin group. In addition, the berberine also effectively reduced the patients’ A1C, <strong>triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure</strong>&#8230; Three things that metformin cannot do!</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Hemoglobin A1c</strong> decreased from 9.5% to 7.5% (about a 21% reduction)</li>
<li><strong>Fasting blood glucose</strong><strong> (FBG)</strong> decreased from 190.8 to 124.2 mg/dl</li>
<li><strong>Postprandial blood glucose</strong><strong> (PBG)</strong> decreased from 356.4 to 199.8 mg/dl</li>
<li><strong>Triglycerides</strong> from 100.5 to 79.2 mg/dl</li>
</ul>
<p>Berberine works by stimulating uptake of glucose into the cells, improves insulin sensitivity, and reducing glucose production in the liver. This review published in the International <em>Journal of Endocrinology</em> further expanded on berberine&#8217;s role in treating type diabetes:</p>
<p><em>            “BBR [berberine] is used to treat diabetic nephropathy (DPN), diabetic neuropathy (DN), and diabetic cardiomyopathy due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.&#8221;</em></p>
<h2><strong>How does berberine work?</strong></h2>
<p>Berberine works by<strong> activating a metabolism-regulating enzyme</strong> within the body’s cells called AMPK (adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase).  Yes, that’s a mouthful! AMPK regulates a variety of biological activities that normalize lipid, glucose, and energy imbalances. Think of AMPK as your metabolic master switch. Definitely something you want to keep switched to ‘ON’!</p>
<p>Metabolic syndrome, a precursor to diabetes, occurs when these AMPK pathways are switched off. This triggers high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and energy issues. AMPK shifts energy to cellular repair and maintenance. Activating AMPK produces similar benefits for diabetes and metabolic syndrome as exercise, dieting and weight loss.</p>
<h2><strong>Berberine and Weight Loss</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FatigueBlog_Weight-e1632946243318.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-22233 size-full" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FatigueBlog_Weight-e1632946243318.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
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<p>When overweight adults took 500mg of berberine 3 times daily for 12 weeks, they <strong>easily lost an average of 5 pounds</strong>. The researchers note that, “…<em>berberine has potential clinical application in reducing visceral fat and controlling obesity.”</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.thealternativedaily.com/lower-blood-pressure-promote-fat-loss-berberine/">Berberine</a> has the ability to <strong>inhibit fat storage and also improves insulin function</strong>, leptin and adiponectin. Leptin is a very powerful hormone produced by fat cells. It tells your brain whether you should eat or not. Leptin is the way your fat cells speak to your brain. If Leptin signaling is working, when fat stores are full, they cause a surge in leptin which tells your brain to stop eating and storing fat. The problem is of course, when this signaling goes awry, it causes excessive eating and fat storage.</p>
<p>Adonipectin is a hormone secreted by fat cells that helps control glucose regulation and fatty acid oxidation. Obese people are often low in adonipectin, but berberine <strong>helps to increase</strong> adonipectin which helps to normalize metabolic function.</p>
<p>So, the bottom line here is that berberine could <strong>reduce the size of your fat cells</strong> <em>and</em> cut down on the number of them as well.</p>
<p>Berberine is also thought to <strong>enhance brown fat</strong>, which is a heat-generating special type of fat that burns energy instead of storing it. It is loaded with active mitochondria cells that convert this fat into energy which produces heat. <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms6493">This animal study</a> shows how berberine increases energy expenditure, helps burn fat, improves cold tolerance and enhances active brown adipose tissue.</p>
<h2><strong>Berberine for Memory and Cognitive Function</strong></h2>
<p>Blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity and diabetes go hand in hand with memory and cognitive dysfunction. In fact, it is now thought that high blood sugar and diabetes are connected to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5776437/">Berberine has been found to enhance memory function</a> in some animal studies, by preserving a brain chemical, acetylcholine, that is important for memory, focus and cognition. The result for berberine was <strong>improved learning and memory</strong>, along with lower oxidative stress.</p>
<h2><strong>How to take Berberine</strong></h2>
<p>According to Dr. Josh Axe, berberine should be taken two to three times a day. Generally, most studies have used safe dosages starting at 500 mg a dose. So, 500 mg two to three times a day is a good place to start. Take berberine with a meal or on a full stomach to avoid any stomach upset and to take advantage of the post meal glucose and lipid spike that often occurs. It is best to start with just one dose/day and increase slowly to ensure they can stay in control.</p>
<p>When you take berberine, please note that insulin may need to be cut back significantly, so monitor blood sugar frequently.  Many diabetics have been able to totally stop their other pharmaceutical diabetes medications, with the inclusion of berberine. Be sure to monitor blood sugar regularly and consult your physician. Look for a berberine product with a standardized berberine extract so that the dosages and strength are consistent.</p>
<h2><strong>Berberine Side Effects</strong></h2>
<p><strong><em>If you have a medical condition or are on any medications, including antibiotics, then it is highly recommended that you speak to your doctor.</em></strong> This is especially important if you are currently taking blood sugar-lowering medications, so that your physician can monitor your blood sugar and current medication levels.</p>
<p>Diabetics who are using other medications must use caution when using this supplement to avoid dangerously low blood sugar levels. People with low blood pressure should also be careful when using it since it can naturally lower blood pressure. <strong><em>Pregnant and nursing women should not take berberine.</em></strong></p>
<p>Overall, this<strong> natural compound</strong> has an outstanding safety profile. Primary side effects are minor, but could result in some cramping, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation or mild stomach pain. Stay with the smaller dosages — spread out through your day and after meals — to avoid most of these side effects.</p>
<p>In addition to its huge benefits for diabetes, berberine is helpful for other health issues as well including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Anti-aging</li>
<li>Gastrointestinal infections</li>
<li>Heart disease</li>
<li>High cholesterol</li>
<li>Hypertension (high blood pressure)</li>
<li>Immune challenges</li>
<li>Joint problems</li>
<li>Low bone density</li>
</ul>
<p>Stay tuned for more info on berberine, as there are many ongoing studies on its effectiveness as a powerful natural health aid.</p>
<h4><strong>Along with berberine did you know that this food is the fastest way to lower A1C, and big pharma wants this taken down immediately…</strong></h4>
<p>According to the US National Library of Medicine, there’s one special food you should be eating daily.</p>
<p>Because for folks with blood sugar issues, it works just as well (or even better) than metformin.</p>
<p>No one wants to take meds like metformin for the rest of their lives. So if you’d like to dump yours in the trash, you should try this out.</p>
<p>Put all the horrible side effects of metformin behind you. No more diarrhea, stomach aches, feeling sick or losing your appetite.</p>
<p>Instead, you just enjoy this tasty food every day to lower your A1C and lose weight at the same time.</p>
<p>To get the full story and learn which special food to eat, <strong><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=gluco6&amp;pid=vsl&amp;tid=metforminbloggluco6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watch the complimentary video</a></strong> here.</p>
<p><a href="https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=m231g&amp;vendor=gluco6&amp;pid=vsl&amp;tid=metforminbloggluco6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-24005" src="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/blurred_Fenugreek.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" srcset="https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/blurred_Fenugreek.jpg 724w, https://thenutritionwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/blurred_Fenugreek-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>P.S.</strong> Big pharma wants this taken down, so be sure to watch now while you still can.</p>
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<h6><strong><u>References</u></strong><br />
<a href="https://draxe.com/berberine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://draxe.com/berberine/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms6493" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms6493</a><br />
<a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/06/22/berberine-benefits.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/06/22/berberine-benefits.aspx</a><br />
<a href="http://www.life-enhancement.com/magazine/article/2439-berberine-is-superior-to-metformin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.life-enhancement.com/magazine/article/2439-berberine-is-superior-to-metformin</a><br />
<a href="https://www.schoolafm.com/ws_clinical_know/blood-sugar-busting-berberine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.schoolafm.com/ws_clinical_know/blood-sugar-busting-berberine/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5839379/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5839379/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2410097/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2410097/</a><br />
<a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03029390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03029390</a><br />
<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351199" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351199</a></h6>
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