Posted on March 4, 2008 in Latest News
A new study done by the scientists at Dundee University has claimed that black tea may have the potential to fight type 2 diabetes.
Green tea has long been held to have many health benefits. Now it is found that its potentially therapeutic properties can combat diabetes. The researchers believe that certain constituents of black tea can act as insulin substitute. They discovered several black tea constituents known as thearubigins and theaflavins that mimicked insulin action.
Lead author of the study Dr Graham Rena of the university’s Neurosciences Institute said that his research is in its experimental and pre-clinical stage and further research is needed.
Adding to it he said that: “This is something that needs further research and people shouldn’t be rushing to drink masses of black tea, thinking it will cure them of diabetes - we are still some way from this leading to new treatments or dietary advice.”
He further stressed that diabetics should continue to take their medicines as directed by their doctors.
“However, there is definitely something interesting in the way these naturally occurring components of black tea may have a beneficial effect, both in terms of diabetes and our wider health,” he said.
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