Mulberry Extract May Help Prevent Diabetes
Japanese researchers report of a new mulberry powder, with an optimized content of 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) which may be used as a dietary supplement to help prevent diabetes. DNJ has been shown to inhibit the action of the glucosidase enzyme that controls the digestion of carbohydrates.
“A human study indicated that the single oral administration of 0.8 and 1.2 g of DNJ-enriched powder significantly suppressed the elevation of postprandial blood glucose and secretion of insulin, revealing the physiological impact of mulberry DNJ (effective dose and efficacy in humans),” concluded the researchers.
Larger trials a re being planned to show its efficacy in other population groups.
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i have verified the efficacy of a mulberry tea. the question is how do you identify the true mulberry tree leaf? i.e. how do you distinguish the real mulberyy from other mulberies?
i have diabetes i also im on plavix would it be okay to take the mulberry zuccarin. im on insulin twice a day . i have taken it for a couple of days an have seen an improvement in my blood sugars. if icant take it , why not . should i still take the insulin with it. thank you.