Cherries and their role in combating Diabetes

These substances are called anthocyanins and occur naturally in cherries, giving them their characteristic bright red color. Anthocyanins are also present in other fruits, vegetables and flowers made up in bright reds, blues and purples, such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, violets and purple cabbages. Studies show that anthocyanins are antioxidants that have a range of beneficial health effects, including the control of cardiovascular disorders, oxidative stress induced by aging, inflammatory and many degenerative diseases. Furthermore, anthocyanins help improve cognitive functions and neuronal brain, eye health and protect the integrity of the DNA.

Studies show that the same may also be true for diabetes. Researchers from Michigan State University in recent years, several anthocyanins isolated from cherries and tested in the insulin-producing pancreatic cells, taken from rodents. The cells were increased by 50% in its production of insulin when exposed to anthocyanins having been cases in which insulin production has nearly doubled after exposure to anthocyanins more active. Cherry Anthocyanins also help prevent chronic complication called diabetic retinopathy , which consists of a number of vascular disorders that can cause loss of visual acuity. Although these findings are promising, anthocyanins have yet to be tested in a number of other animals and humans before they can be recommended for the treatment of Diabetes