Trace Elements in Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in the Treatment of Diabetes—Do They Have a Role in the Claimed Therapeutic Effect?

Background: Medicinal plants are often used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, although knowledge about their mode of action and the substances responsible for their antidiabetic potential is limited. It is well known that some trace elements play a role in glucose metabolism and insulin action....

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Main Authors: Pawel Konieczynski, Monika Gappa, Marek Wesolowski, Edgar Pinto, Agostinho Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/5/667