Main description:

The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, presenting a significant burden to society both in economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time-tested anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods exist that are safe and could be effective in addressing this condition when consumed judiciously with a concomitant change in lifestyle.

Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties presents an exhaustive compilation of the anti-diabetes mellitus activities of more than 1000 plants occurring worldwide. The author provides a brief botanical description, distribution, pharmacological properties, and phytochemicals, where appropriate. A list of traditional medicinal plants used to treat diabetes, but not tested for anti-diabetic activity, is also given.

This unique reference highlights anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods along with a list of the edible parts of plants with anti-diabetes mellitus properties. Anti-diabetes mellitus nutraceuticals are described with guidelines for the development of food supplements and formulations of diets appropriate for diabetic patients. This is a valuable source of information for researchers, students, doctors, diabetic patients, and other individuals wanting to learn more about plant-based treatments for diabetes mellitus.

Contents:

Introduction. Diabetes Mellitus. Plant Products: A Promising Source for the Development of New Anti-DM. Medicines (Anti-DM Medicines from Plants).The Need for This Book. Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Plants. Background. Plants Tested for Anti-DM Properties. Anti-DM Plants Not Exposed to Scientific Studies. Conclusion. Nutraceuticals for Diabetes Mellitus (Functional Food for Diabetes Mellitus).What Are Nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals for Diabetes Mellitus. Dietary Supplements for Diabetes Mellitus. Fixation of Dose/Quantity of Antidiabetic Food. Combination of Nutraceuticals (Combination of Functional Food). Research and Development on Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Plant Foods. Conclusion.