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Resveratrol and diabetes.

Natalia G Vallianou1, Angelos Evangelopoulos2, Christos Kazazis3

  • 1First Department of Internal Medicine, Evangelismos General Hospital, 10676 Athens, Greece.

The Review of Diabetic Studies : RDS
|May 21, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Resveratrol, found in foods like grapes and berries, shows promise for treating diabetes. It improves glucose transport and insulin sensitivity, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Metabolic Research

Background:

  • Resveratrol is a natural stilbene phytoalexin found in various plants and foods.
  • It is known for its presence in red wine, grapes, blueberries, and peanuts.
  • Resveratrol exhibits diverse biological activities, including potential anti-diabetic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anti-hyperglycemic effects of resveratrol.
  • To explore the mechanisms by which resveratrol may improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
  • To assess the potential of resveratrol as a therapeutic agent for diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Studies involving rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes.
  • Analysis of glucose transporter (GLUT4) expression.

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  • Measurement of adiponectin and glucagon-like peptide-1 levels.
  • Investigation of SIRT1 and AMP-activated protein kinase activation.

    • Main Results:

    • Resveratrol ingestion increased the expression of the glucose transporter GLUT4 in diabetic rats.
    • Resveratrol was found to enhance adiponectin levels, potentially improving insulin sensitivity.
    • Resveratrol stimulated the secretion of the gut incretin hormone, glucagon-like peptide-1.
    • Activation of SIRT1 and AMP-activated protein kinase by resveratrol was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Resveratrol demonstrates anti-hyperglycemic properties through enhanced glucose transport and improved insulin sensitivity.
    • Mechanisms include increased GLUT4 expression, elevated adiponectin, and stimulated GLP-1 secretion.
    • Resveratrol's activation of SIRT1 and AMPK pathways further supports its metabolic benefits.
    • Resveratrol and its analogs hold potential for future diabetes therapies, alone or in combination with existing drugs.