Exploring Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Brewer's Yeast for Diabetes Management
The use of alpha-lipoic acid and black beer yeast? Hello: Recently, I came across some books on dietary supplements and found that alpha-lipoic acid and brewer's yeast may be beneficial for diabetes patients. I would like to know your opinion on these supplements. My mother ...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Hello, Xinmei: The prevention of diabetes relies on diet, exercise, and a regular lifestyle. If diabetes is already present, medical treatment is necessary, as health supplements may not be effective. The concept of "food and medicine being of the same origin" has been ...[Read More] Exploring Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Brewer's Yeast for Diabetes Management
Impact of Health Supplements on Low Platelet Count: A Focus on Cordyceps
Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, can be influenced by various factors, including nutrition and supplements. You mentioned consuming cordyceps chicken essence for seven days, and despite this, your platelet count has decreased again. Recent medical reports...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello, Xu's father: The definition of thrombocytopenia is a platelet count less than 14,000/µL. If the count is greater than 50,000/µL, it typically does not lead to significant bleeding. Possible causes include medications, congenital immune disorders, infections, splenomeg...[Read More] Impact of Health Supplements on Low Platelet Count: A Focus on Cordyceps
Effective Strategies to Manage Allergic Rhinitis and Improve Allergy Tolerance
How to Completely Improve Allergic Constitution I have allergic rhinitis triggered by inhalants, with a dust mite allergy test result of 3+. I am currently taking royal jelly and OPC grape seed extract. Will these help improve my allergic condition, or is undergoing allergen immu...
Dr. Lin Jizhi Reply:
In general, the efficacy of health supplements such as royal jelly and OPC grape seed extract has not been established, and therefore cannot be commented on. Allergic rhinitis should be assessed for seasonal patterns, the presence of post-nasal drip, or the possibility of sinusit...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Manage Allergic Rhinitis and Improve Allergy Tolerance
Why Do Health Supplements and Skincare Products Lose Effectiveness?
Please clarify your question! Hello, Dr. Tang: 1. Why is it that when taking a health supplement, one feels it is effective at first, but after 3 or 4 doses, it seems to lose its effectiveness? 2. Similarly, when using skincare products, why does one feel more beautiful after th...
Dr. Tang Jieru Reply:
Hello Ms. Ru: I am not sure what health supplements you are referring to. What do you mean by "effective"? Are you talking about weight loss pills? Generally, health supplements are meant to provide nutrients, vitamins, and other substances that the body may lack, and a...[Read More] Why Do Health Supplements and Skincare Products Lose Effectiveness?