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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 […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Fewer carbs, more protein and fat: Restricted carb diets improve blood sugar control
Diet is an integral part of holistic treatments and management strategies for diabetes. For this reason, healthcare professionals often put people with diabetes on specific diets in the hopes that these might curb blood sugar spikes, help regulate blood sugar and promote proper weight management. But recent research published in the journal Diabetologia demonstrated that a diabetes […]
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 […]
07/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can cinnamon extracts help with diabetes and obesity?
Cinnamon is a well-known spice used to flavor savory and sweet foods. It is also widely used as a traditional medicine. Two varieties of cinnamon are used for these purposes, cinnamon cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Although the former is the more common of the two, the latter is scientifically known for […]
07/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How can drinking black tea benefit people with diabetes?
Tea in the form of green, oolong or black tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world today. All three forms are made from a single plant, specifically, the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a small, evergreen shrub native to China. According to historical records, the Ancient Chinese cultivated this plant first […]
07/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acupuncture found to be a potential adjunct therapy for Type 2 diabetes
Acupuncture, an ancient technique used to balance the flow or energy, or qi, throughout the body, has been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for 2,000 years. It involves the stimulation of specific points throughout the body to restore the proper flow of qi and activate the body’s natural healing process. Acupuncturists achieve this by inserting […]
07/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at the effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (ceylon cinnamon) bark extracts on cardiometabolic risk factors
Researchers from India examined the effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (ceylon cinnamon) bark extracts on adiposity, insulin sensitivity and cardiometabolic markers. Their findings were published in the International journal of Green Pharmacy. Studies suggest that a high fructose (HFr) diet may be responsible for the development of insulin resistance (IR). To determine if C. zeylanicum bark extracts can ameliorate HFr diet-induced IR, […]
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