Cashew seeds can help fight against diabetes

In what is best described as a proof of the
effectiveness of cashew tree products in
diabetes, scientists studying its natural
components have postulated that it might
be a cure for diabetes probably in the
future.
Scientists at the University of Montreal and
the University of Yaoundé in Cameroon
studying how cashew products affected the
responses of rat liver cells to insulin found
out that only the cashew seed extract
increased the absorption of blood sugar by
muscle cells.
The cashew tree is native to northeastern
Brazil and in other countries that are in the
southern hemisphere.
It is known that when the body fails to
respond well to insulin and/or does not
produce enough of the hormone, then a
person may display high blood sugar levels
and develop diabetes. Throughout the
world, around 220 million people are
suffering from diabetes.
In some people with diabetes, a condition
called insulin resistance prevents the body
from processing the hormone, which
regulates energy and the processing of
sugars in the body. Lack of insulin can lead
to heart or kidney diseases over time.
Medical experts say that risk factors for
developing diabetes include family history,
being overweight, leading an inactive
lifestyle, and high blood pressure.
For many years, cashew tree products are
believed to be effective anti-inflammatory
agents, counter high blood sugar and
prevent insulin resistance among diabetics.
This research study published in the journal
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, no
doubt ascertain that the best part of the
plant to use in the treatment of diabetes
should be the cashew seeds rather than its
other parts such as the leaves, barks and
apples.
The cashew seed is the nut that grows at
the end of the apple, and contains oleic acid
the healthy ingredient in olive oil, as well as
minerals like copper, zinc, phosphorous and
magnesium which can reduce the risk of
the metabolic syndrome that contributes to
diabetes development. It is also a source of
B vitamins, protein, fibre, antioxidants and
low saturated fat.
For now, experts say that exercising,
maintaining a healthy weight and eating a
healthy, balanced diet are among the best
ways to prevent diabetes and control blood
sugar levels naturally.
However, it iws hoped the research will lead
to new diabetes treatments in no short
distance from now.