Researchers at the Central Hospital of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture in Enshi, China, suggest taking in foods containing flavonoids can help prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes. That conclusion was the result of pooling eight earlier studies on the subject and analyzing them as if they were all one large study. The result of the pooled studies was published in May of 2018 in the journal Medicine (Baltimore).
A total of 312,015 participants took part in the eight studies, and 19,953 of the participants developed Type 2 diabetes over a period of 4 to 28 years. The participants who had the highest intake of flavonoids had the lowest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Taking in at least 550 mg a day of the various flavonoids was linked with a significantly lowered risk.
The types of flavonoids included...
anthocyanins,
flavan-3-ols,
flavonols, and
isoflavones.
More research will be needed before we know which flavonoids are helpful in preventing Type 2 diabetes and how much of each we will need to take in to keep us healthy. The good news is the flavonoids are found in fruits and vegetables, which we knew were good for us anyway so the flavonoids could be a bonus. It is well-known vegetarian, and vegan diets are ideal for the prevention and control of Type 2 diabetes. Are flavonoids the reason, or just one of the reasons?
"Anthocyanin" is Greek for "blue flower." If you are "cyanotic," you are blue - not healthy. Flavonoids of this class may be blue, purple, or red. Some sources include...
black raspberries - 64 calories/cup
blackcurrants - 71 calories/cup
blueberries - 85 calories/cup
blackberries - 62 calories/cup
red cabbage - 28 calories/cup
black plums - 30 calories/each fruit
red radish - 3 calories/each radish
red raspberries - 64 calories/cup
Flavan-3-ols have been reported to have numerous benefits, including helping to fight off viruses and prevent some kinds of cancer. Some sources include...
tea - 2 calories/8 ounce cup
citrus fruits - 62 calories/orange
citrus fruit - 104 calories/each grapefruit
citrus juices - 39 calories/juice of one orange
Flavonols are yellow. Some sources include:...
chocolate - 142 calories/ounce of pure chocolate
onions - 12 calories/ounce
broccoli - 31 calories/ounce
kale - 33 calories/ounce
apples - Fuji, medium, 80 calories
tea - 2 calories/8 ounce cup
buckwheat - 155 calories/cup
Isoflavones are similar to the female hormone estrogen but are found only in plants. Soy and soy products are good sources. Other sources are...
linseed (flax) - 55 calories/tablespoons
sesame seeds - 52 calories/tablespoon
wheat berries - 164 calories/cup, cooked
fenugreek seeds - 36 calories/tablespoon
oats - 300 calories/cup, cooked
barley - 270 calories/cup, cooked
Further research in this area is needed The prospect of using flavonoids to manage Type 2 diabetes would be welcome by many.
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