For this study, one of the largest to date, Al-Aly and his colleagues analyzed data from the electronic records of more than 600,000 Veterans Affairs patients with diabetes over three years
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Additionally, some patients experience altered bowel habits that may vary between constipation and loose stools, particularly during the adjustment period
The researchers concluded that "This study showed that CIT+GSH improved FMD and attenuated systolic BP and MAP (mean arterial pressure) reactivity in PMW (postmenopausal women)." These findings highlight the combination's potential benefits for cardiovascular health and stress response, extending its applications beyond purely athletic achievement