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Weekly Health Quiz: Insulin, Hemp and Diabetes

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1 Which of the following nutrients has been shown to significantly improve insulin sensitivity in Type 2 diabetics?

  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Glucosamine
  • Magnesium

    Type 2 diabetes is a common pathology associated with magnesium deficiency. In one study, diabetics who took 250 milligrams of magnesium per day for three months improved their insulin sensitivity by 28%; the placebo group's insulin sensitivity worsened by 39%. Learn more.

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