THE humble sea cucumber is proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Exploring the medicinal properties of sea cucumbers (Holothuria scabra), researchers found that processed dried sea cucumber with salt extracts can inhibit a compound, Advanced Glycation End (AGE), that is associated with increased risk of diabetes, thereby reducing the likelihood of the disease.
Lead researcher, UniSA's Dr Permal Deo, says his research tries to understand how the bioactive compounds in sea cucumbers can inhibit AGEs.
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