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Traditional Plant Extract Shows Promise in Diabetes Treatment

10/31/2025

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Researchers from Qinghai University report that the fruit of Nitraria roborowskii Kom may help treat diabetes.
In diabetic mice, NRK-C reduced fasting glucose by 30–40% and improved insulin sensitivity by about 50%.
The extract also lowered oxidative stress by up to 60% via PI3K/AKT pathway reactivation.
The findings, published in the Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy, highlight potential for traditional medicinal plants in healthcare.

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Researchers from Qinghai University report that the fruit of Nitraria roborowskii Kom may help treat diabetes.
In diabetic mice, NRK-C reduced fasting glucose by 30–40% and improved insulin sensitivity by about 50%.
The extract also lowered oxidative stress by up to 60% via PI3K/AKT pathway reactivation.
The findings, published in the Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy, highlight potential for traditional medicinal plants in healthcare.