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Malaysian researchers have found new proof that cinnamon can treat diabetes by lowering sugar levels.Athree-year study carried out by the Universiti Teknologi,Malaysia showed that the spice has positive effects on Type 2 diabetes,the kind which typically develops during adulthood.Research chief Mohammed Roji said herballists across the world used cinnamon to treat diarrhoea and arthritis because of its ability to improve circulation ,heal wounds and prevent ulcers and allergies.He explained "In the last decade, laboratory studies have also revealed that cinnamon extract mimicked insulin action in the cells."Insulin regulates the bodys ability to use sugars in the blood, but in people with diabetes the cells lose their ability to respond to the hormone.Rapidly developing Asian nations are now being hit with rising rates of diabetes ,which is linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity and unhealthy diets. |
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| Posted : 1/10/2006 |
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