Suntory, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Discover that Whiskey Congeners May Prevent Diabetes.Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - Suntory has discovered unique properties of whiskey in collaboration with the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. According to the presentation made at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science, the two partners confirmed, in experiments on mice, that whiskey congeners may prevent the development of diabetes. In particular, antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene components of the congeners have properties that lower fasting glucose fasting glucose Fasting blood sugar, fasting plasma glucose Endocrinology Glucose obtained from a Pt who has had nothing–except water by mouth for 8+ hrs; FG is used in evaluating Pts for possible DM Ref range 65-115 mg/dL non-diabetic; 110-140 mg/dL, level and lipid peroxide concentration while improving the insulin-secretory function. Subsequently, the Company has concluded that an adequate intake adequate intake (AI), n the consumption and absorption of sufficient food, vitamins, and essential minerals necessary to maintain health. See also dietary reference intakes; estimated average requirement; recommended dietary allowances; and upper intake of whiskey may prevent the development of diabetes. Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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