Thu 31 Jan 2008
Pumpkin extract could replace insulin jabs for Diabetics.
New medical interest has risen in a compound found in pumpkins which acts to regenerate damaged pancreatic cells amongst rats with diabetes.
This naturally boosted the rats insulin levels, and led to less insulin injections.
The head health person of the chinese university reported: “Pumpkin extract is potentially a very good product for pre-diabetic people, as well as those who already have diabetes.” The rats tested were type1, but type 2 could also be influenced by pumpkin extract also.