04 Sep 2019 --- Fig extract containing standardized plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) could be used as a supplement to maintain healthy blood sugar levels or as an adjunctive treatment for chronic metabolic disorders, such as prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. This is according to researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, who found that the extract improves glucose tolerance, assists insulin release and may help to lower post-prandial blood glucose levels, as well as having anti-inflammatory and adaptogen properties. The study used ABAlife, a patented extract developed by the funding company, botanical extract manufacturer Euromed.
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