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12/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating the potential of puerarin for managing symptoms of diabetes

Researchers from the University of Macau and Zunyi Medical University in China summarized the beneficial effects of puerarin on diabetes mellitus and its complications, as well as the mechanisms underlying these effects. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most challenging public health problems globally. The […]

11/28/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Stevia leaves can potentially be used for improving Type 2 diabetes

Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely known as a natural sweetener. Also called candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf due to its sweet-tasting leaves, the stevia plant has been used as an herbal medicine in many Eastern countries. According to studies, S. rebaudiana is bursting with medicinal properties, which include antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal, and anti-caries, among […]

10/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating the efficacy of suprol fraction-Nox complex from Stevia rebaudiana leaves against Type 2 diabetes

Researchers from Armenia investigated the mechanism of action of an NADPH-containing, superoxide-producing high-density lipoprotein called suprol found in the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. S. rebaudiana is known for its various biological activities, which include anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Research suggests that […]

10/11/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables found to help reverse diabetes

The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. and Sweden […]

09/24/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Picralima nitida seed extracts possess antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties

In this study, researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria investigated the antioxidant potential of seed extracts obtained from Picralima nitida and their ability to inhibit a-amylase and a-glucosidase. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. P. nitida or akuamma is a medicinal plant native to Africa. For their study, the researchers used three […]

09/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Exploring QGS 01, the fungus that contains anti-diabetic properties

Plants are some of the most diverse and useful living organisms on the planet. They provide oxygen, building materials, food, shelter, and medicine. Plants are known to contain potent chemicals that can restore, support, and maintain human health. But even the microorganisms that live within these plants are beneficial to humans. A recent study done […]

09/17/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

TCM found to improve outcomes of patients with diabetic nephropathy

In this study, researchers from Canada, Taiwan, and the U.S. examined end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and mortality rates among patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN) who use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DN is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and imposes an […]

09/16/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Mulberry: A tiny fruit with great anti-diabetes potential

Mulberry is a flowering, fruit-bearing plant that belongs to the genus Morus. There are about 10 or more species of mulberries cultivated in various regions around the world. The mulberry plant (or tree) is known for having several medicinal parts. These parts have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, most notably diabetes. […]

09/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Craving sugar? It could be caused by lack of sleep

According to a growing body of evidence, sleep not only influences mood and energy levels, it also affects chemosensory function. This function is responsible for a person’s ability to taste and smell. Because males and females have different average sleep duration and neural responses to chemosensory function, researchers from Michigan State University hypothesized that the […]

09/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Better together: Case study reveals how a combination of Ayurveda and allopathy helped in treating diabetic foot

Diabetes is a well-known and widespread disease that affects millions of people around the world. It is commonly associated with high blood sugar levels, which affects not only the body’s ability to heal wounds but also its ability to feel. Hence, people with diabetes often lose sensation in their feet, and some, unfortunately, sustain injuries which often […]

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