Question:
Can anyone out there tell me about the Glucose Tolerance Factor? I read
about it in Merck's Manual and have been interested in finding out more. It
seems like nothing was done with the information once it was "discovered."
What's up?
Answer:
Glucose Tolerance Factor is a complex of chromium and nicotinic
acid derived from brewer's yeasts. It was a fashionable research theme
about twenty years ago; but was shown to be without benefit in Type 1
Diabetes. It may have a role in diminishing glucose output from the
liver; but there are now more effective ways for bringing this about in
treating Type 2 Diabetes.
DO'B
Original posting 24 Nov 96