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Radish (Raphanus sativus) and Diabetes.
1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan. sabanihani@just.edu.jo.
Nutrients
|September 15, 2017
Summary
Radishes show promise in managing diabetes by improving antioxidant defenses and glucose metabolism. Further clinical trials are needed to confirm these beneficial antidiabetic effects.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Metabolic Disorders
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Radishes have been anecdotally linked to diabetes management for over 30 years.
- Existing research on radishes' antidiabetic properties remains underexplored and lacks comprehensive review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and summarize the effects of radishes on diabetes.
- To consolidate evidence on radish's potential as a natural intervention for diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of Web of Science, PubMed, and EMBASE databases (June 1987-May 2017).
- Inclusion of relevant references from identified articles.
- Keywords used: "radish" and "diabetes".
Main Results:
- Radishes exhibit significant antidiabetic effects.
- Potential mechanisms include enhanced antioxidant activity, improved glucose hemostasis, increased glucose uptake, and reduced intestinal glucose absorption.
Conclusions:
- Radishes demonstrate potential benefits for individuals with diabetes.
- Further in vivo and clinical studies are recommended to validate these findings and establish therapeutic efficacy.
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