Biological Effect of Nutraceuticals in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review Article

The utilization of nutraceuticals for therapeutic purposes has increased globally in recent years with less side effects. Nutraceuticals are non-specific biological treatment that use all natural goods to maintain and promote wellbeing, prevent cancerous processes and manage symptoms. Traditional treatment options that are available as synthetic medications do not meet the therapeutic needs for various pathological conditions. The use of nutraceuticals is a more promising method of treatment for diabetes. The claim is that nutritional supplements have powerful properties that can help prevent and cure diseases as well as promote good health. A complex and chronic condition known as diabetes results from a lack of insulin secretion, action, or both. Nutraceuticals used in clinical practice have been found to positively modulate biochemical and clinical endpoints for diabetic patients. Many traditional medical systems use hypoglycaemic drugs to prevent, control and cure Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Extracts from the herbals such as Momordica charantia(Karela), Nigellasativa(Kalonji) and Cinnamomum cassia have been clinically proven to be highly effective in maintaining blood sugar levels and healthy lipid profiles. In this review, some of the most commonly used nutraceuticals for diabetes prevention will be discussed and commented on. Key words: Nutraceuticals, Type 2 diabetes, Blood sugar, Lipid profile and Herbals