A new study suggests that people with Type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function have blood sugar levels significantly lower than patients who struggle to chew effectively.First, chewing stimulates the production of saliva, which kick-starts the digestive process, especially regarding fiber, which helps reduce blood glucose levels.
Second, chewing stimulates intestinal reactions that increase insulin levels, and the hypothalamus in the brain that promotes a feeling of satiety . Being overweight is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. The drop in blood sugar levels attributed to better chewing may be significant. In the study of 94 patients with diabetes, the good chewers had a glucose level of 7.48; the poor chewers 9.42.Researchers tested 60 common beverages and found that five contained levels of toxic metals above federal drinking water standards.
The sampled beverages, which included those commonly found in grocery stores, such as single and mixed-fruit juices, plant-based milks, sodas and teas, were measured for 25 different toxic metals and trace elements. Mixed-fruit juices and plant-based milks contained elevated concentrations of toxic metals more often than other drinks.
Seven of the 25 elements exceeded drinking water standards in some drinks, including nickel, manganese, boron, cadmium, strontium, arsenic and selenium. Lead was detected in more than 93 percent of the 60 samples, but mostly at very low levels, below 1 part per billion.Teratomas are a type of tumor that contain different types of tissue. They usually occur in the ovaries in women, the testicles in men and the tailbone in children. Sometimes they feature hair and teeth.