Posts Tagged ‘allies against diabetes’

Neem : allies against diabetes

Neem Among the thousands of plants used in Ayurvedic medicine, one in particular has aroused the interest in studying its traditional uses, verify and enlarge. It is the Neem plant. Neem has now emerged not only as the Indians call it “The Village Pharmacy,” but as “The Amazing Plant” for today and the future.
The compounds found in seeds, tree bark and leaves have been tested as an antiseptic, fever reducers, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antifungal. The effectiveness of Neem has been proven many times.
One outcome of their application in diabetic patients was that oral doses of Neem leaf extract reduced the insulin needs between 30 and 50% for patients with type I diabetes (more…)

Silymarin : allies against diabetes

SilymarinSilymarin is the active ingredient of the plant known as Milk Thistle, and is one of the most powerful and protective substances known.
The most prominent effect of silymarin on the liver appears to be its ability to stimulate protein synthesis. This supports the liver’s ability to replace damaged cells with new ones. It is also interesting to know that silymarin not produce the same stimulatory effect on malignant tissue. (more…)

Yacon: allies against diabetes

YaconThe yacon root is the edible part of the tuber and is composed mostly of water and fructo-oligosaccharides (carbohydrates metabolized by the digestive system). That means it has a sweet taste but the blood sugar rises due to the type of carbohydrates it contains.
Its hypoglycemic action make it an ideal food for diabetics.
Also act as prebiotic fructooligosaccharides improve gastrointestinal health, immune system and preventing the development of various diseases. (more…)