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Volume 6, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2665-9786
  • E-ISSN: 2665-9794

Abstract

This review aims to investigate and evaluate the existing scientific research on the potential of nutraceuticals in preventing or curing diabetes. It involves summarizing and analyzing studies, clinical trials, and data related to the effects of specific nutraceuticals on diabetes prevention and treatment.

Moreover, it examines the potential of various nutraceuticals in the prevention and treatment of diabetes, focusing on evidence-based studies that demonstrate their efficacy, safety, and potential to improve overall health outcomes for individuals with diabetes or at risk for developing the condition.

Synthetic medication treatment solutions do not suit the needs of patients. The notion of nutraceuticals was born out of a survey conducted in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, which found that consumers value nutrition more than exercise or inherited factors in achieving excellent health. Nutraceuticals, which give health advantages and are an alternative to contemporary medicine, have gained popularity in recent years. Herbal medications provide a better therapeutic promise with fewer side effects than conventional therapeutic needs for treating diabetes. Nutraceuticals encompass a wide range of substances, including botanicals, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. Incorporating them into your diet or supplement routine can provide a variety of health benefits. While they may have broad applications, their effects are often more targeted compared to traditional pharmaceutical drugs, and they are commonly used as complementary or alternative therapies in conjunction with conventional medical treatments.

Nutraceuticals are nutritionally valuable dietary supplements. Many of the nutrients mentioned, including botanicals, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids, have demonstrated clinical and pharmacological efficacy in various aspects of health, including their potential anti-diabetic effects.

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A Review on Diabetes that can be Prevented or Cured by Nutraceuticals
Current Nutraceuticals 6, E26659786308408 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0126659786308408250225102951
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Keyword(s): CoQ10; diabetes; insulin; metabolic syndrome; Nutraceuticals; synthetic medication

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