A crimson berry long prized by nomads in western China is offering new hope in the fight against type 2 diabetes. Scientists have shown that a natural extract from the fruit of Nitraria roborowskii Kom—known locally as the “desert cherry”—can dramatically reduce blood sugar, restore insulin sensitivity, and protect organs in diabetic mice. The study, … Read more
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