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03/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The antioxidant activity of saffron found to help protect against diabetes

Diabetes – in particular, Type 2 diabetes – is a long-term condition that may result in complications in the liver and the kidneys. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism sheds light on that topic with their findings indicating that an alcoholic extract from saffron reduced blood urea nitrogen and uric acid […]

03/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Effect of the spice saffron (Crocus sativus L.) extract on diabetes management

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism has looked at the beneficial effects of saffron on type 2 diabetic patients. Saffron has been known to improve diabetes control and indicate renal and liver protection. However, its effects on some liver and renal function in patients with diabetes have not yet been […]

12/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Add cinnamon to your treats this holiday season: Research confirms the spice protects against obesity

Cinnamon may be the spice you need this holiday season as a new study finds that it can potentially protect you from obesity. A team of researchers from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute (U-M LSI) wanted to better understand how cinnamaldehyde – an essential oil that gives cinnamon its flavor – works, as […]

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