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09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Hypertensive? Researchers discover that fermented rice bran can reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome

People who are at risk of getting a metabolic syndrome could add fermented rice bran in their diet. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has revealed that eating fermented rice bran could lower the risk of developing the condition. This could be greatly beneficial for those who are at risk of having, as […]

09/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Add this to your diet if you’re diabetic: The English walnut prevents neuropathy

Research has found that English walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf can prevent and treat peripheral neuropathy, one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes that affect all peripheral nerves. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the therapeutic effects of the English walnut leaf extract against diabetic […]

08/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional plant native to Thailand effectively manages obesity, according to new study

Broken bones tree (Oroxylum indicum), a traditional plant native to Thailand, can potentially be used to manage obesity, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For the study, researchers from Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand derived the extract of broken bones from the fruit pods of the plant. […]

08/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Food as medicine: Phalsa helps diabetics manage their blood sugar levels

Phalsa (Grewia asiatica), an exotic bush plant native to the Indian subcontinent, has been traditionally used for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, antipyretic, analgesic, and antibacterial properties. Researchers from the University of Rajshahi in Bangladesh evaluated the antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant activities of the stem bark of phalsa using mice models. In their study, which was published […]

07/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The common purslane is a natural way to prevent diabetes

Prevent diabetes with the common purslane (Portulaca oleracea). In an animal study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the protective effects of the plant’s extract against diabetes were examined. For the study, a team of researchers at Al-Azhar University and Misr International University in Egypt investigated four groups of mice: a control group; a […]

07/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Does Portulaca oleracea (purslane) hold anti-diabetic potential?

A new study has shown that the extract of Portulaca oleracea (known as the common purslane) contains hypoglycemic and pancreatic protective properties. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the effects of P. oleracea extract against diabetes. Researchers at Al-Azhar University and Misr International University in Egypt aimed to determine the potential […]

04/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Herbal and fruit supplement found to be more effective at managing diabetes than metformin drug

Type 2 diabetes can be a tricky illness to manage. In many cases, it is entirely possible to keep it under control with proper diet and regular exercise, and the lack of side effects makes this the most prudent approach for many people. However, others turn to diabetes drugs like Metformin to manage their condition, […]

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