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Can't Be Detected in a Medical Check-up? Beware of "Hidden High Blood Sugar"

"I had a clean bill of health at my check-up, but I get very sleepy after meals." "I've been feeling inexplicably tired lately." If these sound like you, you might be experiencing hidden hyperglyce...

"Summer chills" — a common complaint in the warmer months

It's a midsummer day outside,but the air conditioning inside is too strong and my hands and feet are cold."I feel sluggish even though it's summer," "Only my toes are cold."Have you ever experience...

Which sweeteners should people prone to swelling avoid?

"My face tends to swell up the day after I eat something sweet."Have you ever had that experience? In fact, the cause may be related not only to the amount of sugar but also to the "type of sweeten...

Sugars absorbed in the gut, and sugars that aren't? The reason monk fruit and oligosaccharides are considered "sugar-free."

Many of you may have the impression that "carbohydrates = weight gain" and "carbohydrates = blood sugar spike."However, not all carbohydrates are absorbed by the gut in the same way. This time, we ...

Have you heard the term "carbohydrate fatigue" around town lately?

Many people today suffer from chronic ailments such as "I just can't shake off the fatigue," "I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon," and "I can't concentrate for long." The cause of these probl...

Glycation of the body accelerates aging!? What is the invisible enemy "AGEs"?

Are you aware of the phenomenon called "glycation" that occurs in our bodies every day? It may not be a term you're familiar with, but if you care about beauty and health, it's a keyword you'll ...