Turmeric May Be an All-Natural Weapon Against Diabetes

(Newswire.net — February 6, 2017) Orlando, FL — Today, diabetes is highly prevalent worldwide. Many of those who suffer from this condition resort to the use of pharmaceutical drugs on a daily basis. However, there are also natural alternatives thought to be helpful against the condition.

Turmeric may be an all-natural weapon against diabetes. This chronic metabolic condition takes place when the blood sugar levels rise and remain high while the body is unable to regulate it.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which functions by controlling the blood sugar. The blood sugar, otherwise known as glucose, serves as a fuel for a variety of cellular activities. It is insulin that moves glucose from the blood to the fat, muscles, and liver cells, where they are stored.

In cases of diabetes, low insulin levels or insulin resistance delays glucose transformation, and this negatively impacts the body. Type 1 diabetes is due to lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is due to the inability of cells to appropriately respond to insulin. The third type is called gestational diabetes, and it takes place during pregnancy when the blood glucose levels are high.

Inflammation in cases of diabetes is thought to be influenced by some biochemical pathways. The main pro-inflammatory agents, IL-1 beta, TNF-α, and IL-6 are involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.

The potential anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric are believed to be effective in modulating a variety of pathways as well as the activity of many proteins. Its possible antioxidant properties have the potential to decrease oxidative stress linked with diabetes. 

Turmeric is widely popularized by its curcumin, which is a phytochemical. Curcumin contains a variety of potentially therapeutic ingredients which are believed to offer antibacterial, antiviral, antibiotic, anti-carcinogenic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Turmeric has also been believed to help fight the symptoms linked with diabetes. It has the potential to deal effectively with highly elevated lipid levels. Some choose to utilize this ancient spice as a preventive measure against type 2 diabetes as well as helping to manage its complications.

In 2014, it was estimated that around 387 million individuals suffer from diabetes worldwide. Experts estimate that the number would reach 592 million by 2035. This condition was a global economic burden in 2014, and the cost was estimated to reach $612 billion USD.

As a potential antidiabetic agent, turmeric may be utilized for the possible management of the condition. While studies are still underway to validate the antidiabetic potentials of the spice, this natural alternative has long been used to help improve overall health.

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