Alternative Approach of Nutraceuticals in Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Background: High mortality and shortened lifespan are two of the major concerns associated with diabetes mellitus. Sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets play a significant role in the alarming rise in diabetes prevalence. Bringing this under control can be significantly helped by nutritional intervention and increased physical activity. Mainly, nutraceuticals are gaining the interest of people of all age groups as they benefit the population with various health benefits and are a suitable fit in today’s changing lifestyle. Objective: The objective of this study is to explain the role of nutraceuticals in diabetes mellitus. Methodology: The literature survey was conducted using PubMed, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. The keywords used for searching the literature are diabetes, herbal, nutraceuticals, protein, vitamin and food. Results: The review addresses the role of the nutraceuticals in treatment of diabetes. Conclusion: In this review, we summarize nutraceuticals with anti-diabetic properties and investigate the possibility of a different approach of polypathy in managing diabetes.