Hoja de #Yacon ( #Smallanthus #sonchifolius ) #Diabetes

One of the ingredients in my Diabetisan Tea.

Below Link is a very detailed article on this plant's health benefits and Human testing that has been done.

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides. 
>> Abstract: Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to the Andean regions of South America, is an abundant source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). This comprehensive review of the literature addressed the role of yacon supplementation in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. According to several preclinical and clinical trials, FOS intake favors the growth of health-promoting bacteria while reducing pathogenic bacteria populations. Moreover, the endproducts of FOS fermentation by the intestinal microbiota, short chain fatty acids (SCFA), act as substrates or signaling molecules in the regulation of the immune response, glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. As a result, glycemic levels, body weight and colon cancer risk can be reduced. Based on these findings, most studies reviewed concluded that due to their functional properties, yacon roots may be effectively used as a dietary supplement to prevent and treat chronic diseases. Keywords: yacon; prebiotics; fructooligosacharides; functional food; chronic diseases<<

>>In a trial evaluating the daily intake of freeze-dried yacon among elderly individuals, FOS content (7.4 g) was positively correlated with decreasing serum glucose levels [56]. Among obese and slightly dyslipidemic pre-menopausal women, Genta et al. observed that yacon syrup at 0.14 g/kg bw reduced fasting serum insulin and was significantly associated with decreased beta-cell function and insulin resistance in a homeostasis model assessment (HOMA), suggesting that yacon syrup FOS promote glucose absorption in peripheral tissues and improve insulin sensitivity via SCFA production [57]<<


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