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Study: Herbs and spices could protect against high blood sugar damage
07 Aug 2008
Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants and could help to protect people against the consequences of a high blood sugar level, according to research by staff at the University of Georgia.
Published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the study involved the examination of extracts from 24 commons herbs and spices.
It was found that they were high in antioxidant-rich compounds called phenols.
Cloves and cinnamon were found to have phenol levels that were 30 per cent and 18 per cent of their dry weight, respectively. Oregano and sage has phenol levels of eight and six per cent by dry weight, respectively.
Furthermore, a link between the amount of phenols and the ability of the extracts to prevent the formation of compounds that contribute to damage caused by diabetes was also found.
Study co-author James Hargrove explains that when the body's blood sugar levels are high, a process called protein glycation - in which the sugar bonds with proteins to form compounds which result in inflammation and tissue damage occurring - takes place.
"Because herbs and spices have a very low calorie content and are relatively inexpensive, they’re a great way to get a lot of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power into your diet," he adds.
News provider the BBC notes that having diabetes can increase the risk of other health problems.
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