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Is it true that zinc helps the pancreas to produce insulin.which will make zinc as a good supplement for diabetics.
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It may be.: But the effect is probably more theoretical than practical. There is no specific reason to supplement zinc in diabetes.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Yes-proven benefits!: Good question!zinc does play a key role in the synthesis & action of insulin;diabetes leads to zinc deficiency which may exacerbate oxidative stress caused by diabetes. See http://www.Jacn.Org/content/17/2/109.Full zinc has been shown to significantly improve blood sugar in people with both type 1 &2 diabetes in several studies- see http://www.Dmsjournal.Com/content/4/1/13 zinc is safe & cheap.
Answered 12/10/2013
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