New Study Linking Widely Prescribed Drug to Heart Attacks Causes Diabetics to Look for Other Options

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - May 31, 2007) - For nearly 15 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, news of complications with a widely prescribed diabetic drug is leaving many wary of what to do next when it comes to controlling blood sugar levels.

According to a study published this month by the New England Journal of Medicine, the widely prescribed pharmaceutical drug, Avandia, used to treat Type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of heart attacks by 45 percent and death from cardiovascular disease by 64 percent.

The Food and Drug Administration's own preliminary evaluation of the pill confirmed the heart risk reported in the study only after being attacked by consumer advocates for not reporting the problems when the drug was initially approved. As criticism continues to mount, many diabetics are left looking for other avenues to control their blood sugar levels.

A study released in May from Bucks County Clinical Research in Philadelphia shows Cinnergen, a liquid supplement that combines a mixture of 12 concentrated whole food nutrient extracts including cinnamon, oat seed and blueberry leaf, can have a dramatic effect on lowering blood sugars naturally. The randomized, double blind, clinical study was designed to determine the effectiveness of Cinnergen to aid in the regulation and stabilization of blood sugar levels on Type 2 diabetic patients.

The results of the study showed that 1 ounce of Cinnergen taken daily controlled blood sugar levels in 52 percent of the patients. The remaining 48 percent of patients taking the Cinnergen were able to significantly decrease the amount of prescribed diabetic medications in order to properly control their diabetes. In addition to lowering blood sugar, study participants reported improved energy levels, mood, sleep habits and mental alertness.

The product was developed by health technology company eFoodSafety.com (OTCBB: EFSF) and is available over-the-counter in a 16- or 32-ounce bottle ($16.99-$29.99 MSRP). It can be purchased nationwide in major super centers and retail locations including General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Vitamin Shoppe, CVS.com, Vitamin World and Kroger. For additional locations and information about the Cinnergen study, go to: http://www.cinnergen.com.

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