Accumulating evidence supports the hypothesis that chronic low-grade inflammation and activation of the innate immune system are closely involved in the pathogenesis of the type 2 diabetes.
Researchers say circulating mononuclear cells (the largest type of white blood cell) and lymphocytes, exist in a proinflammatory state in obese persons known to be at increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, or both.
Our ethnopharmacological survey has revealed several interesting candidate antidiabetic plants, particularly the Canadian blueberry and certain plants of Mediterranean origin commonly used in Morocco, such as globularia and nigella.
The best evidence for efficacy from adequately designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is available for Coccinia indica and American ginseng. Chromium has been the most widely studied supplement. Other supplements with positive preliminary results in
Obesity and Diabetes: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches. Insulin-Like Substances in Korean Red Ginseng. Catecholamine-Like Substances in Astilbe Thunbergii. Lipids. Lipolytic & Lipogenic Pathways. Tea Saponins, Chitosan, Botanical
Our search found agents that might improve symptoms of neuropathy (eg, evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, capsaicin) without affecting glucose control. Evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, and capsaicin have received the greatest attention for t
The blooming of the French lilac -- Witters 108 (8): 1105 -- Journal of Clinical Investigation. Lee A. Witters. Endocrine-Metabolism Division, Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Dartmouth Medical School. Lee.A.Witters@Dartmouth.EDU