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10/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The nephroprotective potential of Indian kudzu in diabetics
The tubers of Indian kudzu (Pueraria tuberosa) contain natural antioxidants and apoptotic compounds that can protect the kidneys of diabetics from harm. This was reported by Indian researchers, who tested that kidney-protective activity in rats with Streptozotocin-induced diabetes. The researchers were supported by the Banaras Hindu University. They published their findings in the journal BCC Complementary and […]
09/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
This humble medicinal herb found in open grasslands found to promote wound healing in diabetics
The unfortunately named asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) is a hairy herb that is often seen in the open grasslands of India and Australia. But a Bangladeshi study showed that this humble plant could help heal wounds in diabetic animals. The high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes cause the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nighttime light exposure during sleep affects metabolic function
You may want to think twice about leaving the nightlight on during the night. American sleep researchers recently conducted an experiment regarding the possible effect of light exposure on sleeping people, an article on Science Daily stated. In the preliminary results of that study, researcher Dr. Ivy Cheung Mason reported that the metabolism of sleepers […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by Ayurvedic healers as a powerful medicine, bael is now proven to protect diabetics from other health complications
Ayurvedic medicine has long considered bael (Aegle marmelos) to be a marvelous source of many medicinal products. Recently, Pakistani researchers reported that an extract from its fruit could also inhibit the production of harmful substances that can cause additional health complications in diabetes patients. These substances are called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are produced by […]
08/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists stunned: Diabetics can reduce their risk of cardiac disease by eating this type of banana
The bush banana (Uvaria chamae) might sort of look like the banana (Musa genus), but they are totally unrelated. The former is a wild climbing shrub from West Africa while the latter is technically a berry plant. A recent Nigerian study suggested that eating bush bananas is a good way for people with diabetes to […]
08/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Protect your eye health with Korean starwort — especially if you’re diabetic
These days, Korean starwort extract makes a living as a dietary supplement. But back in the day, the flowering plant served as a reliable medicinal herb in East Asia. Korean researchers drew upon this healing past when testing its effects on diabetics who suffered from diabetes-induced retinopathy. Diabetes affects many parts of the body. In […]
08/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists find Ayurvedic medicine can help treat Type 2 diabetes
Patients with Type 2 diabetics may have a new, natural means of treating their complicated disease. Sri Lankan researchers tested the leaves of the red sandalwood for anti-diabetic properties. They reported that the leaves of this Ayurvedic medicinal plant possess potent anti-diabetic and antioxidant activity. Nine out of every 10 diabetics have Type 2 diabetes. […]
08/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The bush banana displays remarkable hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities in diabetics
Phytonutrients in the bush banana (Uvaria chamae) can ameliorate the effects of diabetes mellitus. A Nigerian study demonstrated that natural phytochemicals in the fruit possessed anti-diabetic properties, making them potential candidates for future hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic drugs. The University of Lagos supported the study. Its findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Rats in […]
08/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The remarkable anti-diabetic effects of a traditional Ayurvedic remedy
Many parts of the red sandalwood (Adenanthera pavonina) have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat various diseases. Sri Lankan researchers reported that an extract derived from the leaves of this popular tree can alleviate the symptoms of diabetes and provide antioxidant activity. The study was funded by the University of Peradeniya. The results were […]
08/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Korean starwort is an effective herbal supplement for patients with diabetic retinopathy
The extract of the Korean starwort (Aster koraiensis) was tested on diabetic rats for its purported ability to inhibit retinal vascular dysfunction associated with the disease. The new animal study showed that the herbal extract could protect the vulnerable blood vessels of the retinas from the degenerative effects of diabetes. Researchers from the Korea Institute […]
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