DESCRIPTION:
The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, presenting a significant burden to society both in economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time-tested anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods exist that are safe and could be effective in addressing this condition when consumed judiciously with a concomitant change in lifestyle.
Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties presents an exhaustive compilation of the anti-diabetes mellitus activities of more than 1000 plants occurring worldwide. The author provides a brief botanical description, distribution, pharmacological properties, and phytochemicals, where appropriate. A list of traditional medicinal plants used to treat diabetes, but not tested for anti-diabetic activity, is also given.
This unique reference highlights anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods along with a list of the edible parts of plants with anti-diabetes mellitus properties. Anti-diabetes mellitus nutraceuticals are described with guidelines for the development of food supplements and formulations of diets appropriate for diabetic patients. This is a valuable source of information for researchers, students, doctors, diabetic patients, and other individuals wanting to learn more about plant-based treatments for diabetes mellitus.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Diabetes Mellitus
Plant Products: A Promising Source for the Development of New Anti-DM
Medicines (Anti-DM Medicines from Plants)
The Need for This Book
Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Plants
Background
Plants Tested for Anti-DM Properties
Anti-DM Plants Not Exposed to Scientific Studies
Conclusion
Nutraceuticals for Diabetes Mellitus (Functional Food for Diabetes Mellitus)
What are Nutraceuticals?
Nutraceuticals for Diabetes Mellitus
Dietary Supplements for Diabetes Mellitus
Fixation of Dose/Quantity of Antidiabetic Food
Combination of Nutraceuticals (Combination of Functional Food)
Research and Development on Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Plant Foods
Conclusion