Diabetes Studies

Mexican Ancestral Foods (Theobroma cacao, Opuntia ficus indica, Persea americana and Phaseolus vulgaris) Supplementation on Anthropometric, Lipid and Glycemic Control Variables in Obese Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

A review found that a diet including Mexican ancestral foods like cocoa, nopal, avocado, and common bean can help reduce obesity and related health issues. More research is needed for conclusive evidence.

Escutia-Gutiérrez R et al (2023).
Foods.
PubMed:
36981103

Hypoglycemic Potential of Carica papaya in Liver Is Mediated through IRS-2/PI3K/SREBP-1c/GLUT2 Signaling in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Type-2 Diabetic Male Rats.

Roy JR et al (2023).
Toxics.
PubMed:
36977005

Antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties of a polyphenol-rich flower extract from Tagetes erecta L. and its effects on Caenorhabditis elegans fat storages.

Researchers obtained a polyphenolic-rich extract from Tageres erecta flowers. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed potential anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effects. Polyphenols from T. erecta can be considered as bioactive compounds for preventing metabolic chronic diseases.

Núñez S et al (2023).
J Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
36961724