date:May 07, 2012
sults showed that the flavonoids group had reduced resistance to insulin and a corresponding improvement in insulin sensitivity.
In addition, the researchers recordedsignificant reductions in total cholesterol:HDL-cholesterol ratio and LDL-cholesterol.
The observed effect is of potential clinical significance. A 1.0 mmol/L reduction in LDL-C has been associated with a 21% decrease in vascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting that long-term flavonoid intervention may be ass