10 Natural Substances that Can Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes
However, research in the last ten years or so has come to light whose preliminary results show that there might be natural ways for Type 1 diabetics to manage their condition as well.
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4. Chard
This leafy green vegetable is, like avocado, also considered a superfood because of its high nutrient value and when its extract was given to rats with injured beta cells, it was able to spur on their recovery.
7. Genistein
This compound, found in soy and red clover among other things, activates multiple pathways by which beta cells can proliferate in the pancreas and has also been shown to help prevent diabetes in laboratory animals.
9. Nigella Sativa
A human study from 2010 found that Type 1 diabetics who consumed one gram of black seed daily for three months showed increased beta cell function. (BLACKSEED OIL AND IT'S WONDERS)
10. Stevia
This natural sweetener was the subject of a human study done in 2011 which found that stevia has many anti-diabetic properties, including the apparent ability to help repair damaged beta cells.
While more research needs to be done on several of the potential natural therapies, preliminary results are at least hopeful and there is a good possibility that one or more of the lines of inquiry discussed above might yield nature-based Type 1 diabetes treatments in the future.
10 Natural Substances that Can Help Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Below are ten natural substances which may hold the answer to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
1. Arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid and a popular supplement that is widely available in health food stores. In a 2007 study, it was found that this amino acid was capable of helping beta cells to regenerate in laboratory animals.
L-arginine is an amino acid and a popular supplement that is widely available in health food stores. In a 2007 study, it was found that this amino acid was capable of helping beta cells to regenerate in laboratory animals.
2. Avocado
This superfood is not only great for heart health and weight loss: a study using avocado seed extract on laboratory rats found that it was able to reduce their blood sugar levels and also had a positive effect on the islet cells of the pancreas where insulin is produced.
This superfood is not only great for heart health and weight loss: a study using avocado seed extract on laboratory rats found that it was able to reduce their blood sugar levels and also had a positive effect on the islet cells of the pancreas where insulin is produced.
3. Berberine
Berberine is a bioactive compound found in many plants such as goldenseal and barberry and has a history of medicinal use going back at least 1400 years. In one study in 2009, it was found that berberine was able to regenerate beta cells in the pancreas of laboratory animals.
Berberine is a bioactive compound found in many plants such as goldenseal and barberry and has a history of medicinal use going back at least 1400 years. In one study in 2009, it was found that berberine was able to regenerate beta cells in the pancreas of laboratory animals.
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4. Chard
This leafy green vegetable is, like avocado, also considered a superfood because of its high nutrient value and when its extract was given to rats with injured beta cells, it was able to spur on their recovery.
5. Corn Silk
Most people simply throw corn silk away after shucking an ear of corn, but it too has medicinal and nutritional value. In a 2009 study, it was found that corn silk helped to promote the regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas and normalize the blood sugar of mice with Type 1 diabetes.
Most people simply throw corn silk away after shucking an ear of corn, but it too has medicinal and nutritional value. In a 2009 study, it was found that corn silk helped to promote the regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas and normalize the blood sugar of mice with Type 1 diabetes.
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6. Curcumin
In addition to its many other health benefits, research has also shown that curcumin helps improve the survival of islet cells in the pancreas and another study found that it also can aid the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells.
6. Curcumin
In addition to its many other health benefits, research has also shown that curcumin helps improve the survival of islet cells in the pancreas and another study found that it also can aid the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells.
7. Genistein
This compound, found in soy and red clover among other things, activates multiple pathways by which beta cells can proliferate in the pancreas and has also been shown to help prevent diabetes in laboratory animals.
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8. Honey
While it sounds strange that a natural sweetener like honey could help with diabetes, it has been found that long-term consumption of honey may help Type 1 diabetics with their metabolic problems and also help regenerate beta cells.
8. Honey
While it sounds strange that a natural sweetener like honey could help with diabetes, it has been found that long-term consumption of honey may help Type 1 diabetics with their metabolic problems and also help regenerate beta cells.
9. Nigella Sativa
A human study from 2010 found that Type 1 diabetics who consumed one gram of black seed daily for three months showed increased beta cell function. (BLACKSEED OIL AND IT'S WONDERS)
10. Stevia
This natural sweetener was the subject of a human study done in 2011 which found that stevia has many anti-diabetic properties, including the apparent ability to help repair damaged beta cells.
While more research needs to be done on several of the potential natural therapies, preliminary results are at least hopeful and there is a good possibility that one or more of the lines of inquiry discussed above might yield nature-based Type 1 diabetes treatments in the future.
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Sources:
wakeup-world.com
greenmedinfo.com
Sources:
wakeup-world.com
greenmedinfo.com
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