The Golden Root: Neutralizing Type 2 Diabetes the All-Natural Way
A new study found that the Rhodiola Rosea plant's root proved effective in treating Diabetes Type 2 without the need for exercise & insulin in mice models.
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Rhodiola rosea root may be an invaluable and sustainable tool in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in humans. More commonly referred to as "golden root" or "arctic root" [1], Rhodiola rosea boasts numerous health benefits especially in relation to our mental health, where studies have found positive enhancements in mood and motivation in relation to individuals suffering from depression and anxiety, among other mental disorders [1].
In a study conducted by a group of researchers at the University of California, Irvine, a group of mice mirroring human symptoms of type 2 diabetes were treated with Rhodiola rosea root extract. The root proved effective in treatment of common bodily imbalances associated with type 2 diabetes and excelled as a means to: "lower(ed) fasting blood sugar levels, improved response to insulin injections, modulated the composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and decreased several biomarkers of inflammation." [2] Showing great promise as a natural road to the enhancement of current treatments.
The root itself is meant to enhance the recovery process in tandem with a change to lifestyle and insulin treatment. Yet, the team at UCI conducting the study used a "genetically engineered mouse model that develops obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood sugar, similar to advanced human type 2 diabetes" [2] and found it as valuable as a standalone for neutralizing blood glucose levels to healthier standards. Of course, before introducing any tools to your health repertoire, we recommend you speak with your doctor for more information.
Sources
[1] "Rhodiola Rosea." Mental Health America, https://www.mhanational.org/rhodiola-rosea.
[2] University of California - Irvine. "Rhodiola rosea root might be beneficial for managing type 2 diabetes: Botanical extract shows promise as an alternative to drug therapy." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 15 August 2022. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220815142144.htm>.