The Relationship of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid on Mood and Coping Ability in Prediabetic Middle Aged and Older Adults.

In 2010, approximately 79 million Americans had prediabetes and about 50 percent of those individuals were 65 years and older. The most effective diabetes prevention method in prediabetic adults is lifestyle modification. However, despite the benefits of lifestyle change, diabetes prevalence continues to increase.

Use of the dietary supplement 5-aminiolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and its relationship with glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C among individuals with prediabetes.

Objective: This study examined the association between 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and glucose tolerance.

Design: A double blinded, randomized prospective parallel-group comparison study.

Setting: Participants were recruited from the community in Honolulu, Hawaii, using radio and TV ads, and at community events.

Use of provider delivered complementary and alternative therapies in Hawai'i: results of the Hawai'i Health Survey.

Background: Provider delivered complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used increasingly as a treatment option. Nevertheless, data related to the prevalence of provider delivered CAM (or PDCAM) use in diverse racial and ethnic populations is limited. The purpose of this investigation was to describe the use of provider delivered CAM in Hawaiian, Asian, and other Pacific Island populations in Hawai'i.