Cinnamon, curcumin and resveratrol not only reduce cholesterol levels, but also help maintain the body's homeostasis and improve the regulation and coordination of metabolic processes in diabetes.
In a new review, experts from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland evaluated the effectiveness of dietary supplements containing curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon in influencing oxidative stress and antioxidant activity in people with type 2 diabetes. The results can be read in the specialist journal “Antioxidants”.
Dietary supplements for diabetes?
As the researchers report, studies have already shown that many people with type 2 diabetes take nutritional supplements that are intended to lower blood sugar levels, reduce oxidative stress and prevent complications associated with diabetes.
In order to check how effective dietary supplements with curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon actually influence oxidative stress and antioxidant activity in type 2 diabetes, the researchers have now carried out an evaluation of the available studies.
Reduced oxidative stress
It became clear that the general intake of so-called phytochemicals, which are contained in curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon, helps to improve various parameters of oxidative stress and the inflammatory status, the researchers report.
In addition, curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon have a regulating effect on carbohydrate metabolism. According to experts, this is due to the fact that curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon reduce the concentrations of glucose, insulin and glycated hemoglobin.
Reduce cholesterol
In addition, curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon have a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism, as they lower total cholesterol, the often unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) and triglycerides, while at the same time increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol). the team.
Overall, the intake of curcumin, resveratrol and cinnamon is beneficial for maintaining the organism's homeostasis and improving metabolic control in people with type 2 diabetes. Further detailed studies are now needed on the effectiveness of phytochemicals in type 2 diabetes. (as)
