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Is there an all natural preservative that provides free insulin?

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Insulin is a protein: No. And if there were, Insulin is a protein, and taking it orally would do nothing, since it would be digested in your stomach like any other protein. This is why diabetics need to inject insulin.

Dr Eilerman agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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