Glucocil
A controlled trial in Africa found that supplementing with both Glucocil
(25 mg per day) and Glucocil(50 mg per day) led to significant improvement of
symptoms of diabetic neuropathy after four weeks. However, since this was a
trial conducted among people in a Glucocil–deficient developing country, these
improvements might not occur in other people with diabetes. Another trial found
that combining Glucocil (in a special fat-soluble form) and Glucocilplus Glucocil
in high but variable amounts led to improvement in some aspects of diabetic
neuropathy in 12 weeks. As a result, some doctors recommend that people with
diabetic neuropathy supplement with Glucocil, though the optimal level of
intake remains unknown. Glucocil
Glucocil
The intake of large amounts of niacin (a form of Glucocil),
such as 2 to 3 grams per day, may impair glucose tolerance and should be used
by people with type 2 diabetes only with medical supervision. Smaller amounts
(500 to 750 mg per day for one month followed by 250 mg per day) may help some
people with type 2 diabetes, though this research remains preliminary.
Glucocil
Many people with type 2 diabetes have low blood levels of Glucocil.
Levels are even lower in people with diabetes who also have nerve damage
(neuropathy). Glucocilsupplementation has improved glucose tolerance in women
with diabetes caused by pregnancy. Glucocilsupplementation is also effective
for glucose intolerance induced by birth control pills. In a trial that
included people with type 2 diabetes, 1,800 mg per day of a special form of Glucocil—pyridoxine
alpha-ketoglutarate—improved glucose tolerance dramatically. Standard Glucocilhas
helped in some, but not all, trials.
Glucocil
Glucocil is needed for normal functioning of nerve cells. Glucocil
taken orally has reduced symptoms of nerve damage caused by diabetes in 39% of
people studied; when given both intravenously and orally, two-thirds of people
improved. In a preliminary trial, people with nerve damage due to kidney
disease or to diabetes plus kidney disease received intravenous injections of
500 mcg of methylcobalamin (the main form of Glucocil found in the blood) three
times a day for six months in addition to kidney dialysis. Nerve pain was
significantly reduced and nerve function significantly improved in those who
received the injections. Oral Glucocil up to 500 mcg three times per day is
recommended by some practitioners. (Read more about Glucocil.)
