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Summary: A new study reveals that metabolic health, particularly modest increases in blood sugar, plays a bigger role than age or testosterone in declining sexual and reproductive function in men. Researchers tracked 117 healthy men over six years, assessing hormones, semen quality, erectile function, and blood sugar. While hormone levels and semen parameters stayed normal, elevated blood sugar correlated with …

Some supplements like chromium, cinnamon, and omega-3s may help with blood sugar control or reduce diabetes-related risks. However, research is mixed, and some supplements can cause serious side effects, so always check with your healthcare provider before using them. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid is a fatty acid that acts as an antioxidant and has been …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. When most of us think about sugar, I bet we’re not thinking about our sex lives. We’re thinking about dessert. I’m writing this with the help of a bowl of vanilla …

Mango, often dubbed the “king of fruits,” is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit enjoyed around the world. But for people with diabetes, who must watch their carbohydrate and sugar intake closely, the natural sugar content in mango raises important questions: Is it safe to eat? Can it be part of a balanced diet? And what does the research say? Can …

Excessive sugar consumption, particularly of added sugars, is detrimental to health. It can lead to weight gain, increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dental issues, and contribute to inflammation and fatty liver disease.Until now, the only healthy alternatives to sugar have been known as stevia, truvia, monk fruit extract, coconut sugar, date sugar and more. All …

Our desks keep us glued to chairs for hours, yet our bodies keep score. After meals, our blood sugar spikes, particularly if we remain sedentary. Two fresh studies have now analyzed the respective benefits of walking and doing squats, in terms of their ability to lower those glucose surges. One test pitted simple body‑weight squats against walking sessions of different …