Professor Shane-McWhorter, an expert in nutrition and diabetes, gives us a quick overview of the current use of supplements in the U.S. She emphasizes, however, that it is absolutely vital that patients keep their physicians informed of any supplements they are either beginning or ending. Many patients believe that because …

Professor Shane-McWhorter gives us some tips on how to identify reputable manufacturers of supplements, and names some of the supplements that could be especially beneficial to people with diabetes including fish oil products, milk thistle, and some chromium products. However, she strongly advises all her patients to let their physicians …

Professor Shane-McWhorter talks about the importance of fiber and notes that, although it is sold as a supplement, people often forget that they can get a lot of fiber just through consumption of green, leafy vegetables and certain fruits. She notes that prickly pear cactus, among others, available as a …

Professor Shane-McWhorter gives us a quick medical overview of the ways that fiber acts in the human body including increasing the feeling of fullness after eating, helping to retard glucose entry into the bloodstream, and aiding in the lowering of cholesterol levels, among others…. More videos with Professor Shane-McWhorter: Laura Shane-McWhorter, …

Professor Shane-McWhorter lets us know how we can find out whether the products on the drugstore or grocer’s shelves are safe and sound by simply checking the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) website. Products that have been approved by the USP carry a seal of approval, and the website can …