Diabetic herbs scientific data

Diabetic herbs scientific data is the continued section of herbs for diabetes. Here I will reveal other clinical trials for the rest of herbs. If you want to have the full story on herbs for diabetes, click here.

Garlic and Onion

They are both used from our ancestors for various purposes, not just as a delicious spice to your favorite dishes, but also as for their healthy properties.

Several studies has shown that garlic is very useful in lowering blood sugar levels, and improve insulin resistance, which is very important for type 2 diabetics. That's why it can be used among diabetic herbs.

So, in one study, a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight of S-allyl cysteine sulphoxide (SACS), a sulphur containing amino acid of garlic (precursor of allicin and garlic oil) was administered to the rats. It came out that blood glucose levels and serum lipids were both reduced.

What is more, another study has concluded its antioxidants and insulin segregationist properties of SACS in rats.

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Ref.: Sheela CG, Augusti KT. Antidiabetic effects of S-allyl cysteine sulphoxide isolated from garlic Allium sativum Linn. Indian J Exp Biol. 1992 Jun;30(6):523-6.

Augusti KT, Sheela CG. Antiperoxide effect of S-allyl cysteine sulfoxide, an insulin secretagogue, in diabetic rats. Experientia. 1996 Feb 15;52(2):115-20.

On the other hand, other studies have shown that onion, not only may reduce blood sugar, but also have anioxidant properties and may protect your kidneys and liver from further damages caused by diabetes.

In other studies on both onion and garlic, it has been shown their hypoglycemic and antioxidant actions. What is more, they may reduce serum lipids, and protect your heart from any possible attack and lots of other actions.

Ref.: Lanzotti V. The analysis of onion and garlic. J Chromatogr A. 2006 Apr 21;1112(1-2):3-22. Epub 2006 Jan 18.

Diabetic herbs - Banaba

It is also known with the scientific name of Lagerstroemia speciosa (Lythraceae). In Philippines it is used for both diabetes and kidney related disease for its low cost among diabetic herbs.

Its component PGG (Penta-O-galloyl-glucopyranose ) is responsible for the antidiabetes and anti-obesity effects, according to a study from researchers of Edison Biotechnology Institute, Ohio, USA.

Ref.: Antidiabetes and Anti-obesity Activity of Lagerstroemia speciosa. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2007 Dec;4(4):401-7. )

Other studies has shown that corosolic acid ( another hypoglycemic component in banaba) may work as inhibition of hydrolysis of sucrose (dissaccaride sugar type) and additional glucose-forming by liver.

Effect of corosolic acid on the hydrolysis of disaccharides. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2008 Jun;54(3):266-8.)

Due to the above actions, banaba has been used in various weight loss dietary strategies. According to Supplementwatch.com "An interesting 'side-effect' of tighter control of blood sugar and insulin levels is a significant tendency of banaba to promote weight loss (an average of 2-4 lbs. per month) – without significant dietary alterations.

It is likely that modulation of glucose and insulin levels reduces total caloric intake somewhat and encourages moderate weight loss."

Japanese love banaba tea, meanwhile Americans in US have included in various supplements for weight loss. This is great for you as diabetic, because you may optimize your blood sugar, and at the same time loosing weight, which helps more on controlling diabetes

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Diabetic herbs - Chromium

As you may probably know, chromium is a trace mineral in our body. Several studies has shown that chromium might help improving systemic insulin sensitivity.

Diabetics suffer lack of some body minerals such as chromium, magnesium, copper, nickel and zinc.

Ref.: Plasma mineral content in type-2 diabetic patients and their association with the metabolic syndrome. Ann Nutr Metab. 2007; 51(5):402-6. Epub 2007 Sep 11.

The study on chromium yeast supplementation in type 2 diabetics, has concluded an improvement in blood glucose and lipid metabolism.

Ref.: Chromium yeast supplementation improves fasting plasma glucose and LDL-cholesterol in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2006 Nov; 76(6):391-7.

In another study, type 2 diabetics who were taking sulfonylurea agents, were given an additional chromium picolinate supplement. It came out an improvement in insulin sensitivity and glucose control. What is more body weight and visceral fat (fat in body organs) were attenuated compared with placebo group.

Ref.: Chromium picolinate supplementation attenuates body weight gain and increases insulin sensitivity in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2006 Aug; 29(8):1826-32.

Studies have been carried out to understand the safety of using chromium supplements. Research data once again sustain and encourages the safe use and therapeutic value of Chromium picolinate to manage hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) and cholesterolemia (high serum cholesterol levels) in diabetics. All the above indicates why chromium should used together with diabetic herbs.

Ref.: Clinical studies on chromium picolinate supplementation in diabetes mellitus–a review. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2006 Dec;8(6):677-87.

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