(Natural News) With five percent of the population worldwide having diabetes mellitus, the disease continues to be a considerable cause of concern. Countless studies have been aimed at finding natural sources for potent antidiabetic agents. One of the plants that researchers from Annamalai University have discovered to have antidiabetic potential is the loop-rot mangrove (Rhizophora […]

(Natural News) More than 415 million people suffer from diabetes — and much more are at risk. A major consideration for people with diabetes is food choice, given that the wrong types of food can make the condition worse. In particular, most people with diabetes avoid rice — given its adverse impact on blood sugar. […]

(Natural News) Research has found that grape pomace, a winemaking byproduct, can help regulate blood sugar levels. In the study, researchers from Spain examined the effects of supplementation of grape pomace in humans. Grape pomace is the solid remains of grapes after the mass has been pressed for its liquid. For the study, the researchers […]

(Natural News) Nutmeg isn’t just for pumpkin spice and eggnogs. In a study, researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica found that the spice — which has a botanical name of Myristica fragrans — can be used to improve blood clotting and even prevent diabetes. Researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica looked at the effects of nutmeg in […]

(Natural News) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a black box warning against Johnson & Johnson’s Type 2 diabetes drug Invokana as the medication was found to increase the risk of amputation in patients. Data from two clinical trials showed that patients taking canagliflozin, the drug’s generic name, had higher incidence of amputations than […]

(Natural News) Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular diet protocols around. While there are many different ways to fast, proponents of intermittent fasting (IF) say that this new method for eating helps support weight loss efforts and comes with an array of health benefits. A recently published study has further confirmed […]

(Natural News) A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small […]

(Natural News) Studies have shown that tocotrienols may help inhibit bone loss and regulate blood sugar levels. The tocotrienols used in the studies were derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as annatto. The first study, which was published in the journal Bone and conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia researchers, revealed that mice supplemented with annatto […]

(Natural News) Ursolic acid is one good reason to eat apple peel. The triterpenoid, found in herbs and spices, as well as the peel of apples and other fruits, can improve the components of metabolic syndrome. This is according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study looked at the effects […]

(Natural News) Eating sweets is a guilty pleasure for many. Unfortunately, sugar also causes diabetes, which is one of the biggest causes of death worldwide. Synthetic drugs are available for diabetes treatment but these tend to cause more problems for the patients with their adverse side effects. Avoiding these side effects is now easier since many plants have […]