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Oke-Oghene Philomena Akpoveso1, Emeka Emmanuel Ubah2, Gideon Obasanmi3
1School of Basic Sciences, All American Institute of Medical Sciences, Black River, Saint Elizabeth Parish JMDEH03, Jamaica.
Polyphenols show promise in managing diabetes complications by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. This review explores their effects on antioxidant systems for potential therapeutic strategies.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Global diabetes prevalence is rising due to urbanization and aging populations.
- Diabetic vascular complications represent a significant unmet medical need.
- Oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance drive these complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effects of polyphenols on endogenous antioxidant systems.
- To discuss therapeutic strategies for diabetic vascular complications using polyphenols.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of human and animal studies.
- Analysis of polyphenol mechanisms on oxidative stress and inflammation.
Main Results:
- Polyphenols demonstrate potential in reducing hyperglycemia and oxidative stress.
- Evidence suggests polyphenols can prevent diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy.
- Modulation of endogenous antioxidant systems is a key therapeutic effect of polyphenols.
Conclusions:
- Polyphenols offer a promising natural product avenue for managing diabetic vascular complications.
- Harnessing polyphenol benefits may lead to novel therapeutic interventions.
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