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10/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Cold temperature lipid created by the body may lower blood sugar, report scientists
A recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that 12-HEPE, a lipid produced by the body in response to cold temperatures, may help reduce blood sugar levels. Researchers from Brazil, the U.S. and Germany conducted a series of experiments on mice and humans and found that it could help shuttle glucose into tissues and improve glucose tolerance […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rockpine and bitter melon extracts exhibit antidiabetic properties by improving glucose and lipid levels, animal study finds
A recent study by South Korean researchers reported the development of a functional food that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. This functional food consists of a combination of extracts derived from Orostachys japonicus, a flowering medicinal plant commonly known as rock pine (wa-song in Korean), and Momordica charantia, a tropical vine that produces bitter melon. The researchers […]
09/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
Scientists have known for a while now that eating more plants and cutting back on meat can ward off diabetes or help in the management of the disease. But recent research offers new information on the possible mechanisms behind such a diet’s beneficial effects on diabetes: the proliferation of gut bacteria. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the […]
09/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Orostachys japonicus and Momordica charantia found to improve glucose and lipid levels in diabetic mice
South Korean researchers assessed the anti-diabetic activities of Orostachys japonicus (rock pine) and Momordica charantia (bitter melon) extracts in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. O. japonicus and M. charantia are widely used as alternative medicines. Medical nutrition therapy has been increasingly gaining traction among Type 2 diabetics because of its safety and cost-effectiveness. For this […]
07/29/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
How can a plant-based diet help diabetics? Study explains
A study published in the journal Nutrients found that a plant-based diet can restore the function of beta cells, which are important for insulin production and healthy blood glucose levels. According to the researchers, modern medicine only slightly slows down the decline of beta-cell function in people with Type 2 diabetes. The study, on the other hand, […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crescent-cup liverwort shows promise as a treatment for diabetes
Crescent-cup liverwort, scientifically known as Lunularia cruciata is a small, non-vascular plant that’s native to the region around the Mediterranean. Named for the shape of its cups — structures that contain cells called gemmae that enable it to reproduce asexually — crescent-cup liverwort is a forest dweller that germinates on moist surfaces. Together with mosses and hornworts, liverworts […]
07/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata
Indian researchers compared the pharmacological properties and phytochemical composition of naturally grown and in vitro grown Lunularia cruciata (crescent-cup liverwort). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Investigations on the beneficial properties and components of bryophytes have long been neglected because of the difficulty of collecting ample amounts of samples, the […]
06/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at the anti-diabetic properties of flavonoids found in traditional Chinese medicine
Researchers from China systematically summarized the results of studies on flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with anti-diabetic properties. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders marked by high blood sugar levels. Approximately four percent of people around the world suffer from […]
06/12/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Animal study shows that Rosmarinic acid can reduce hypertension symptoms and skeletal muscle glucose transport in mice
The mint (Lamiaceae) family is a large family that consists of 236 genera and more than 7,000 species of flowering and herbaceous plants. Many of the most widely used and popular culinary herbs belong to this family, such as rosemary, sage, basil, mint, lavender, lemon balm, oregano and thyme. These herbs, besides being pantry staples, are also known to […]
06/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Paneer dodi: Traditional Indian medicine may hold the key to treating diabetes
Extracts from the herb Paneer dodi, a plant used in traditional Indian medicine, show potential as a treatment for diabetes, according to a recent animal study. Published in ACS Omega, it showed that the oral administration of encapsulated Paneer dodi extracts to diabetic mice led to a 40 to 60 percent reduction in blood glucose levels. The […]
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