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Mother Nature never ceases to amaze us when it comes to therapy. The latest research published on Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism by the scientists from the Peninsula Medical School, in England revealed that resveratrol, an important molecule contained in grape skins and seeds that has often been discussed by Eurosalus, may protect the body from diabetes complications (Lu C et al, Diabetes Obes Metab 2008 Apr;10(4):347-9).
The high levels of glucose that circulate in the blood of a diabetic patient can damage the mitochondria and thus cause potentially severe consequences to kidneys, heart and retina. The results of the study, on the other hand, reveal that the action of resveratrol blocks mitochondrial damage and helps the cells produce enzymes that are able to protect it. Doctor Whiteman, director of the research team, explained that "The anti-oxidant effects of resveratrol have already been proven, but our study shows for the first time the link between high glucose levels, the harmful consequences on the cell structure and the protective effect of reveratrol itself".
This substance is contained in grapes and therefore, in wine, but (just to reassure the alarmists who fear a boom of chronic winos) also in grape juice and nuts. Resveratrol not only limits the complications that lurk for diabetics, but may also be an excellent preventive therapy for people with high blood sugar levels. Eurosalus will continue this discussion with the experts present at Vinitaly from April 3 to 7 in Verona, Italy.
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