Strawberry 🍓 : A fruit for diabetes patients.
Diabetes is a significant global health issue impacting millions worldwide and leading to severe complications like cardiovascular problems, kidney damage, and nerve disorders. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) comprises about 90% of all diabetes cases globally, often influenced by lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. Pakistan particularly bears a heavy burden of diabetes, with around 19.4 million adults affected, ranking among the top ten countries with the highest prevalence.
Common treatments for diabetes involve anti-diabetic medications, which can have adverse effects like gastrointestinal discomfort and adherence issues. Hence, there's a growing need for innovative approaches to address this health challenge.
To explore potential solutions, a study investigated the effects of strawberry extracts on Alloxan-induced diabetic rats, focusing on their anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and antihyperlipidemic properties. Strawberries are known for their abundance of bioactive compounds, offering various health benefits. Results revealed that strawberries possess inherent health-promoting qualities due to their phytochemical content, antioxidant capacity, and nutritional richness.
The study suggests that consuming strawberry fruit extract could serve as a practical strategy for managing hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in diabetic individuals. Overall, these findings underscore the promising role of strawberry extracts in alleviating diabetes-related complications, advocating for healthier dietary choices.