I’m new to this group or any internet group for that matter.  I’ve been
reading this one for a few weeks.  Earlier I saw some postings about a
sweetner called stevia?

Can anyone give me more info about it?  Where in canada can you buy it?
 What does it cost, for how much?  is it legal to bring across the
border?  what is it made from?  How do you use it?  etc?

I appreciate any info anyone can give me.

thanks,  Diane Patrice

Got a question.  I have seen on this newsgroup some references to
Pycnogenol and that it is a quack remedy.  I am looking at a local
paper that is touting its miraculas(sp?) benefits.  One does not have
to be a rocket scientist to realize that one element is not going to
have such a positive effect that this is supposed to do.  Thanks for reply.

                Be Well. . .
                        Bob

I think you are on to something here. Perhaps an insufficient chemical
intake makes people stupid. Personally I have wondered if the
preservatives in food nowadays is why so many people look younger longer,
like myself, an outrageous babe at fifty.

        Hello, my name is Mark Altenbaugh and I have been IDDM for about 13 years. I
am writing, to all diabetics, to inform you of a natural extract ( grape seed)
that posseses remarkable properties for strengthening capillaries. The special
compound of bioflavonoids in grape seed is called proanthocynandins.
        We all know that alot of Diabetic complications, such as retinopathy &
neuropathy,  stems from a deteration of the capillary system. The deteration
of capillaries are usually caused by:
* thickening of the capillary walls.
* leakage of the capillary due to stiff red blood cells tearing the capillary
  walls as they attempt to pass.
* breakage of the capillary itself
Once the capillaries have been exposed to excessive tears and sufficient
leakage the red blood cells fail to reach their destination, therfore
initiating the first stages of progressive diabetic complications such as
retinopathy & neuropathy.
Proanthocynandins can provide natural enhancers to strengthen these vulnerable
areas. Some of these properties include: a reduction in capillary wall
thickening, an increase in capillary strength & impermability, an increase in
red blood cell plyability & flexability. Other properties include a collegan
replenisher, a vitamin C rejuvenator and  free radical scavenger ( researchers
are discovering that free radicals play an important role in the cellular
incubation of most degenerative diseases. For example they just
recently discovered that ALS "Lou Geriug disease" is called by free radicals).
        I have been taking approximately 180 mg daily of Proflavanol ( a name brand
grape seed that is endorsed by the inventor & patent holder of the discovery
of proanthocynandins. He also coined the name Pycnogenol), for about 4 months
now. Let me begin by saying if your diabetic and have not tried the grape
seed…. you are traveling down a rougher road than you have to.  Since I
began taking Proflavanol my BSL has dropped and remained at an average of 180
(from 220-230). One of the more notable improvements has been my vision,
expecially my periphial. I have noticed a tremendos reduction of BSL swings
(just after one month). I am not the only one who has noted these improvements
so has my Endocrinologist.
Just a little something else after 7 days on the profavanol a wart I had for
three years disappeared without a trace, I attribute this to the collegan
enhancing properties of the extract.
        I am so pleased at results I have decided to distribute this 100% all
natural product. I feel that everyone has some health benefits to be gained
from grape seed. It cost nothing to inquire for further information. So, if
you would like some further information or are interested in a 30 day supply
with a 100% MONEY BACK GAURANTEE, Please feel free to call or leave me a
message and I will get back to you asap.

YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU UNLESS YOU TRY IT!

MARK ALTENBAUGH
E-MAIL    AZ-EXP…@NETWEST.COM
PHONE (602) 784-4024 FAX (602) 784-2901

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS  

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1 package 3 ounces sugar-free strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 cup mashed fresh or unsweetened frozen strawberries
1-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

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Do not freeze. Yield 1-3/4 cups

Diabetic Exchanges:
One serving (teaspoon) equals a free food
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For what it’s worth, I did send Donald Lehn mail, and will let people
know what I hear.

Dave
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Graduate Student, Department of Philosophy, Univ. of Illinois, 105 Gregory Hall

Several people have requested this information and I
thought it appropriate to post here as well. I just
received this clinical trial in the mail today as well as a
summary printed in the  FASEB Journal, Volume 9, Number 3
on March 8, 1995.  The following is their summary
concerning a recent trial on cellular damage from non-toxic
doses of Chromium Picolinate.  I now have the actual trial
on hard copy and am in the process of converting it onto
disk so that I can post it here or email it if requested.  
I won’t try to interpret this for anyone, leaving the
"experts" on this group to do so.  I can tell you all tho,
that this report and trial has alarmed some labs and
manufacturers of products containing Chromium Picolinate
who are considering very quickly substituting Chromium
nicotinate. The following is quoted from FASEB:

"THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CHROMIUM PICOLINATE INDUCES
CHROMOSOME DAMAGE IN CHINESE HAMSTER OVARY CELLS.
D.M. STEARNS; J.P. WISE, S.R. PATIERNO; AND K.E. WETTERHAHN
(SPON: Thomas A. Spencer, Jr.) Department of Chemistry,
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755; and Department of
Pharmacology, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
20037

Chromium (III) has been proposed to be an essential trace
mineral in animals and humans, functioning in the
maintenance of normal levels of glucose and lipid
metabolism. Chromium supplements available to consumers
include chromium (III) chloride (CRC13), chromium (III)
nicotinate (CrNic) (U.S. Patent 5194615) and chromium (III)
picolinate (CrPic) (U.S. patent 4315927). We are interested
in the ability of chromium supplements to cause DNA damage.
Chinese hamster ovary AA8 cells were treated with varying
amounts of particulate CrPic or CrNic for 24 hours.
Cytotoxicity was determined by measurement of colony
formation.  Chromosome damage was measured as
clastogenicity observed for cells in metaphase. Results
were compared to those obtained in cells treated with
ligands alone or with CrC13.  CrPic was found to cause
significant chromosome damage at a non-toxic dose, and
damage was dose-dependant.  Treatment with CrPic producing
91 +/- 12% colony survival resulted in 32 +/- 2% of
metaphases with chromosome damage.  CrNic, CrC13 and
nicotinate did not cause chromosome damage at equivalent
doses.  Chromosome damage induced by CrPic was inferred to
arise from the ligand since picolinate alone caused damage
at a non-toxic dose.  This study raises the question of the
safety of chromium picolinate as a human dietary
supplement.
(Funded by PHS Grants #CA 34896 and # CA 59292 National
Cancer Institute)"

I hope this is helpful.  If there’s enough interest, I’ll
be happy to post the trial when its converted.

Leslie Taylor

Recently I’ve been waking up in the morning after 6+ hours of sleep
feeling considerably worse than when I went to bed.

I’m Type II, 1.25mg diabeta per day and fairly well controlled.
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I have received a lot of e-mail from folks telling me that there’s no such
thing as being a "borderline diabetic," or having "diabetic
tendencies," that, in the words of one of my correspondents, it’s like
being "a little pregnant."  The reasons given for this make sense to me,
but I have a question.  My doctor told me that my BG levels are withing
normal levels until I have an intake of sugars (e.g. at a meal), then it
temporarily jumps into the diabetic range, and eventually falls back to
within normal.  He called this being "glucose intolerant."

The question is: Is this any different than what I first described?  Is
"glucose intolerant" a legitimate category?  He told me that it means I’ll
almost certainly develop into full diabetes, and it’s just a matter of how
long I can delay this through diet and exercise.  This also makes sense to
me, as much as the above does.

My take on this is that the net result is that I have to modify my diet and
begin an exercise program of some kind, so either way I wind up doing the
same thing.  The only difference is when I start on meds.  OTOH, I’m new to
this, so what the hell do I know?  :-)

Any views on this will be greatly appreciated.  Please post instead of
e-mailing, because I think this might be a valuable discussion for others
who are just beginning like I am.

Thanx,
Alf

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