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Accounting for 90% of diabetes mellitus cases, type 2 diabetes has become a genuine public health issue 1 . A growing number of scientific studies are being conducted on the subject in the hope of finding new preventive and therapeutic solutions. Among the avenues being investigated are a number of...

Boswellia serrata is widely recognized for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties; now the results of a study published in the “Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders” suggest this plant may also be beneficial in type 2 diabetes. Type II diabetes is a disorder of the endocrine system characterised by elevated blood...

Food cravings affect those trying to lose weight just as they do stable-weight individuals. Finding a lasting solution to these sudden ‘snack attacks’ requires a multi-pronged approach. People gain weight for many reasons – there are those who overeat at mealtimes, those whose portion sizes are normal but who eat...

Green tea has been a source of scientific interest for several years, largely because of its polyphenol content. Polyphenols are recognised as potent, natural antioxidants able to counteract oxidative stress and free radical damage. Scientists believe they have a number of protective effects, particularly for the heart and liver 1...

Chinese scientists may have made a major discovery in relation to the treatment of diabetes. Initial conclusions from their research appear to confirm the benefits of omega-3 supplementation for treating certain cases of diabetes. The results of their study are all the more encouraging given that this chronic disease has...