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Lianghua Wen1, Dan Wu1, Xindong Tan1
1College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Abstract:
Catechins are key functional components in tea and have many health benefits, including relieving diabetes. Glucose is necessary for maintaining life. However, when the glucose in the serum exceeds the threshold, it will lead to hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is mainly caused by insufficient insulin secretion or insulin resistance. Persistent hyperglycemia can cause various disorders, including retinopathy, nephropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. In this paper, we summarize the research on the underlying mechanisms of catechins in regulating diabetes and elaborate on the mechanisms of catechins in alleviating hyperglycemia by improving insulin resistance, alleviating oxidative stress, regulating mitochondrial function, alleviating endoplasmic reticulum stress, producing anti-inflammatory effects, reducing blood sugar source, and regulating intestinal function. This review will provide scientific direction for future research on catechin alleviating diabetes.
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