Deficiencies in Diabetes

There are many micronutrients that are essential to the functioning of the human body. Vitamins, Minerals & some trace elements are micronutrients. These micronutrients are required in traceable amounts unlike macronutrients, which are required in large quantities. Micronutrients are known to have protective properties. The deficiency of these micronutrients is related to many health problems. In this article, we will learn some of the deficiencies related to diabetes and insulin resistance.

a. Required: Men – 35 mg, Women – 25 mg b. Food Sources: Broccoli, Green Beans (53%, 6%), Whole Grain Products (Barley 23%) Poultry, Fruits – Apples, Bananas, Grape Juice, Tomato – 4%, Oats – 15%, Black Pepper – 3%, Lettuce – 4%

a. Required: Men – 10mg, Women – 60mg b. Food Sources: Mushroom, Parsley, Black Pepper, Dill-weed, Beer, Wine, Grain & Grain Products.

a. Required: Men – 14mg, Women – 16mg b. Food Sources: Liver, Chicken, Breast, Tuna, Turkey, Salmon, Anchovies, Pork, Beef, Peanuts, Avocado, Brown Rice, Whole Wheat, Mushrooms, Green Peas, Potatoes.

a. Required: Men – 310mg, Women – 420mg b. Food sources: Avocado, Nuts, Tofu, Legume, Seeds – Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Chia Seeds, Grains – Buck Wheat, Barley, Oats, Banana, Leafy Green Vegetables.

a. Required: Men – 15mg, Women – 15mg b. Food sources:Vegetable oils, Wheat germ oil, Sunflower oil, Safflower oil, Corn, Soya bean nuts, Sunflower seeds, Spinach, Broccoli.

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a. Required: Men – 1.3mg, Women – 1.3mg b. Food Sources: Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Oat Meal, Wheat Germ, Brown Rice, Eggs, Soya bean.

a. Required: 2.4mg Men/Women b. Food Sources: Beef, Liver, Chicken, Trout, Salmon, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt.

a. Required: 400 mg – Men/Women b. Food Sources: Beans, Citric Fruits, Green Leafy, Beets, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Asparagus.

Now, that we know the details of deficiencies that can contribute to diabetes, let’s add the above-stated food to our daily intake to prevent or manage diabetes.