Can diabetics take Astaxanthin?
Yes they can – and their condition may improve as a result. Diabetes is a medical condition with abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. All sugary and starchy foods are converted into glucose after digestion. Glucose is used by the body to make energy. Blood glucose levels are controlled by insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas. When the amount of glucose in the blood increases, for example after eating food, insulin normalizes the glucose levels. However in people with diabetes, the elevated glucose levels cannot be normalized. Studies suggest that reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by hyperglycemia contribute to diabetic progression and its complications: blindness, kidney failure, amputations. Also, pancreatic cells are especially vulnerable to ROS. Astaxanthin preserves pancreatic cells against oxidative damage. Studies show that astaxanthin reduces the disease’s progression by retarding glucose toxicity and kidney damage.If you suffer from a chronic dise
