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09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A traditional Malaysian medicine can help diabetics manage their blood sugar levels

Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that a medicinal plant in Malaysia called the mempelas paya could be used to manage symptoms of diabetes. The study, led by scientists from the International Islamic University Malaysia, looked at traditional claims of the plant to have anti-diabetic properties and evaluated its efficacy. “Presently, scientists have become […]

09/05/2018 / 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 […]

08/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Flavonoids found in the Tetracera indica Merr. shrub display antidiabetic potential

Flavonoids isolated from the stems of the Tetracera indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae), a shrub native to mainland Southeast Asia, have potential anti-diabetes activity, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. T. indica has been used in traditional medicine for treating diabetes in Malaysia, where it is referred to as mempelas paya. The study, which sought to […]

07/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Extracts from aegle marmelos fruit found to prevent diabetes complications

A Pakistani study indicated that extracts from the fruit of the Aegle marmelos could inhibit complications connected to diabetes. In an experimental model involving rats, the fruit extract was shown to modulate the function of β-cells in the pancreas, thereby preventing the creation of advanced glycation end-products linked to the disease. Researchers from the University of […]

06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Type 2 diabetes can be avoided with the right kind of diet – do you know which one?

If there’s any upside to the devastating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in modern times, it’s the wealth of research into the disease the epidemic has inspired. There have been plenty of useful findings in recent years, although not all of them have gotten the publicity they deserve, especially those that threaten the profits of […]

05/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women

Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

7 Reasons why you should start eating more blueberries

Aside from being abundant in antioxidants, blueberries, dubbed the “king of antioxidant fruits,” offers a wide range of health benefits. In fact, several studies have proven that simply eating less than one cup of these berries every day can help lower your risk of developing cancer and heart disease. Blueberries can even help slow brain […]

03/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The health benefits of royal jelly can improve outcomes for diabetes patients

Aside from being known pollinators of food crops, bees also provide us with beeswax, honey, and propolis. Even bee venom has life-saving properties. But did you know that a certain honey bee secretion called royal jelly also offers a lot of health benefits? Bees secrete royal jelly, a unique healing compound that functions as nourishment for the […]

03/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The ivy gourd from Indian folk medicine has antidiabetic properties and offers health benefits that could prevent diabetic complications

Far from just being a popular facet of Bengali cuisine, the fruits of ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) are also coveted for their medicinal value. The benefits range from maintaining a healthy digestive tract, improving one’s metabolism, to even preventing kidney stones. Another benefit that ivy gourd has is its anti-diabetic properties, which a group of researchers […]

03/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Health benefits of Coccinia grandis (L.) include antioxidant, antiglycation and insulinotrophic properties

A team of researchers from Bharathidasan University Constituent College for Women and Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science has found that the mature, unripe fruits of the ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) have potential as a natural, anti-diabetic treatment and food. They attribute this to the antioxidant, anti-glycation and insulinotropic qualities of the fruit’s flavonoids […]

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