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[ad_1] With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it has become imperative to explore alternative treatment options that complement conventional medical interventions.  Kriti Soni, R&D Head, Kapiva talked to IANS about the role of Ayurvedic herbs in the regulation of blood sugar for diabetes. India alone has seen a 44 per cent increase in diabetic cases over the last four years and about 100+ million people are affected by diabetes. Combined with a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and regular exercise, Ayurvedic herbs can contribute to better blood sugar control and improve the overall quality of life for individuals living with diabetes. cre Trending Stories Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine originating from India, offers a holistic approach to managing diabetes. Ayurvedic herbs have gained recognition for their potential for blood sugar regulation and can serve as valuable adjuncts to conventional therapies.  Here is a list of Ayurvedic herbs ...

[ad_1] Canadian researchers have identified how vitamin K helps prevent diabetes, a finding that could lead to new therapeutic applications for a disease that affects one in 11 people worldwide and has no cure. Several studies have previously suggested a link between a reduced intake of vitamin K and an increased risk of diabetes. However, the biological mechanisms by which vitamin K protects against diabetes remained a mystery until now. The team from the Universite de Montreal (UdeM) found a potentially protective role of vitamin K and gamma-carboxylation in beta cells. Vitamin K is a micronutrient known for its role in blood clotting, in particular in gamma-carboxylation -- an enzymatic reaction essential to the process. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, determined that the enzymes involved in gamma-carboxylation and therefore in the use of vitamin K were present in large quantities in pancreatic beta cells, the very cells that produce the precious i...