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INTAKE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO LOWER BETA CELL DYSFUNCTION – (01-05-04)
James Bogash
Superoxide-mediated activation of uncoupling protein 2 causes pancreatic beta cell dysfunction
In English, this article links the progression of Type 2 diabetes to oxidative stress (superoxide is a free radical that causes damage to cellular membranes as well as DNA). Increased intake of fruits and veggies and antioxidants should be part of every regimine to lower risk and/or progression of type 3 DM. JCI — Abstracts: Krauss et al. 112 (12): 1831 –
