Grapefruit shows promise in treating diabetes

LONDON – Grapefruit has shown promise in the treatment of diabetes, thanks to the presence of an antioxidant in it.

Naringenin, which gives grapefruit its bitter taste, can do the same job as two separate drugs used in managing Type 2 diabetes, scientists said.
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Eating grapefruit could help treat diabetes

WASHINGTON – Grapefruit could hold the key to tackling diabetes, a new study has found.

Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally occurs during long periods of fasting.

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