Green Amaranth Extract : A Potential Remedy For Diabetes
Green amaranth is a nutritious, edible leafy vegetable that grows in the tropical and subtropical environments. It is also known as smooth amaranth, red amaranth, slim amaranth or smooth pigweed.
This herbal plant, which can be eaten raw or cooked, is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins which contribute immensely to health and wellness.
Every 100 grams of green amaranth contain the following nutrients:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Niacin
Potassium
Thiamin
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Riboflavin
Sodium
2 grams of carbohydrates
3 grams of protein
3 grams of iron
81 grams of calcium
Green Amaranth And Diabetes
Researchers from Al Shifa College of Pharmacy in India conducted the study in order to look at the effects of the leaf extract from green amaranth in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Aside from this, they also want to assess the plant’s antioxidant properties.
According to the results of their study, green amaranth leaf extract was able to lower blood sugar levels of the mice that were orally given with 200 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and 400 mg/kg of leaf extract for a period of two weeks. Moreover, it was also found that the extract also improved serum biochemical parameters associated with diabetes and significantly decreased hyperglycemia-associated oxidative damage.
Researchers concluded that these results only want to show that the extract from green amaranth leaf can be used as a natural remedy for diabetes.
Napakagaling, at marami ang matutulungan, salamat sayo Dr. F
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