Scientists uncover the surprising power of apple peels to fight diabetes and oxidative stress — but how do they compare to existing drugs?
Study: Apple peels as an edible source of phenolic bioactive compounds with antidiabetic and antiglycation properties. Image Credit: SandaloFilms / Shutterstock
A recent study published in the journal Food & Function investigated apple peels as a source of phenolic compounds for industrial applications.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounts for a majority (90%) of diabetes cases, and estimates suggest that there will be 783 million people with diabetes by 2045. As such, strategies involving modifiable factors, such as healthy diet and lifestyle behavior, are needed to stall the widespread surge in diabetes and related…