Excellent - that is good news Indy.
Heat does weird things to me at the best of times... And it is good to know that there is another string to the bow... And I'll bet it tastes nicer than the vinegar.
Excellent - that is good news Indy.Reporting in on my experiment with Olive Leaf Extract - it appears to be working. However, the weather is also noticeably cooler than it was when I was having fasting BG in the 7's. My fasting levels are now consistently in the low 6's again - phew! And the last couple of days, have been in the high 5's. So I'm very pleased and will continue to take a teaspoon of Olive Leaf Extract in water before bed.
I've never noticed any effect on fasting levels from Apple Cider Vinegar - however, it does seem to help with postprandial levels as long as I remember to take it before the meal.
Ah, but my forum addiction has led to me neglecting my Facebook addiction.@sunspots I should think so! I was gently starting that Friday evening slide into sloth, and then you prod me in the eye!
See, it still hurts.
So, how's it going? How are you adjusting to forum addiction? Beats carb addiction any day, doesn't it?
Ah, but my forum addiction has led to me neglecting my Facebook addiction.
I got crunchy in store in a 1kg tub do maybe they only do it in stores? Have a look at amazon instead as it's def been on there in the past x
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Diagnosed prediabetic Easter 2014. Just left to get on with it, no guidance or help from GP. Every day I'm learning something new.
Where did you find the recipes?Yum! I made peanut butter cheesecake today!
May make some peanut butter ice cream next....
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Diagnosed prediabetic Easter 2014. Just left to get on with it, no guidance or help from GP. Every day I'm learning something new.
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Don't forget the insects and rodent hair we are eating aswell
Protein and roughage. All good stuff.
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If Olive Leaf extract contains alcohol, that's news to me. (It's sold as a nutrition supplement by a vitamin company.)Well done Indy51 you must be really pleased.
I think alcohol gives the liver something else to do other than producing glucose. However, I'm surprised it is still having an effect 7 hours later? Or are you having a mid morning (4am) slurp!
I used to drink regularly over three months ago, but I personally never noticed any effect, but there again I wasn't on lchf.
I just use a basic recipe and play about with ingredients to change flavours. It's fun!Where did you find the recipes?
If Olive Leaf extract contains alcohol, that's news to me. (It's sold as a nutrition supplement by a vitamin company.)
I only have a teaspoon in water once a day, as that's the recommended dosage.
Another update to report on a further development. I ran across the following table on insulin sensitivity that ranks various supplements/nutrients based on the evidence to back them up: http://examine.com/topics/Insulin Sensitivity/Reporting in on my experiment with Olive Leaf Extract - it appears to be working. However, the weather is also noticeably cooler than it was when I was having fasting BG in the 7's. My fasting levels are now consistently in the low 6's again - phew! And the last couple of days, have been in the high 5's. So I'm very pleased and will continue to take a teaspoon of Olive Leaf Extract in water before bed.
I've never noticed any effect on fasting levels from Apple Cider Vinegar - however, it does seem to help with postprandial levels as long as I remember to take it before the meal.
Wow. Thank you!Another update to report on a further development. I ran across the following table on insulin sensitivity that ranks various supplements/nutrients based on the evidence to back them up: http://examine.com/topics/Insulin Sensitivity/
One of the supplements mentioned that I had never tried, rated 'B" or "multiple studies where at least two are double-blind and placebo controlled" was L-carnitine. Apart from CLA which I also hadn't tried, it was next on the list to try. So, went to my local health food store and found an Acetyl L-Carnitine (500mg) supplement.
The day I took my first dose, my fasting BG was 7.2 again (the reason I went looking for info), despite taking the Olive Leaf Extract for several weeks and having readings mostly in the 6's. The next day it was 6.7. The following day was 5.6 and has stayed in the mid 5's since. It's early days and I'm trying not to get too excited by it, but it's had the most dramatic effect of any supplement I've taken so far. Long may it continue to work!
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