(Natural News) In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation […]

(Natural News) Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are used across the globe as an ingredient for spicy foods. Their hot pungent taste is attributed to a compound called capsaicin. However, there’s so much more to this compound than the kick that it gives to food. Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Shadan College of Pharmacy, and Geethanjali College of Pharmacy in India […]

(Natural News) A study by researchers from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, and State Specialist Hospital in Nigeria revealed that Tasmanian bluegum (Eucalyptus globulus) has potential use as a natural remedy for diabetes and its complications. Their findings, which were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, were based on the results of in vivo experiments […]

(Natural News) The flowering dog-rose plant (Rosa canina) is not just beautiful to look at, it also has many health benefits. Recently, a team of researchers from the High School of Sciences and Technology of Health of Tunis and the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology of Tunis found that one of the possible uses of this […]

(Natural News) Tietie (Paullinia pinnata), a climbing shrub native to South America and Africa, is rich in antioxidants and can be used to prevent diabetes, according to researchers from Nigeria. This isn’t anything new for local healers, as the plant has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes-related symptoms. In their study, researchers from the Michael Okpara […]

(Natural News) Avocado lovers are in for a treat. Researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran found that eating this delicious superfood daily can significantly reduce a person’s risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a health condition characterized by elevated blood sugar and cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and obesity. People who suffer from […]

(Natural News) According to a study, the humble ramie (Boehmeria nivea) could potentially be used as an alternative source of antioxidants and antidiabetic agents. Ramie cultivars with antioxidant properties The study, which was published in Industrial Crops and Products, revealed that ramie, commonly grown as a raw material for natural textiles, can be used as an […]

(Natural News) Silkworms eat the leaves of mulberry trees to spin the cocoons that become precious silk. Likewise, humans can consume an extract made from the fruit of the white mulberry (Morus alba) to attenuate symptoms of diabetes. A Korean study asserts that the fruit supplement will improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reduce the effects […]

(Natural News) More and more people are hearing about the wonderful benefits that the Indian spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) has. It is hailed as one of the world’s best superfoods, and this is mostly thanks to its active ingredient curcumin. This golden pigment has a vast collection of biological activities that range from regulating blood sugar […]

(Natural News) Now that the holidays are fast approaching, the smell of cinnamon will fill the air once again. This spice, commonly added to baked goods, is well loved around the world because of its delicious taste. In a recent study, a group of Malaysian researchers from the Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University has found more reasons for […]