Scientists from the Illinois Institute of Technology (USA) have found beneficial properties for the human body, including reducing anxiety, improving memory, improving glucose homeostasis and digestion. The results of the research have been published magazine nutrients.
For centuries, people have considered the fig as a valuable product with many beneficial properties for the body. Figs contain various beneficial components: vitamins, organic acids, minerals, amino acids, dietary fiber and polyphenolic compounds. But its beneficial properties are often overlooked, according to the study’s authors.
The authors decided to evaluate the benefits of figs for human health. To do this, they conducted a literature review for the period from 2000 to 2022. They also analyzed its phytochemical composition.
The results showed that fig leaf decoction can have a positive effect on patients with type I and type II diabetes by reducing postprandial glycemia (a term describing recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia that occur two to four hours after a meal). In addition, the abscisic acid found in figs can improve glucose homeostasis.
Scientists have also found that figs have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Adding 4% figs to the diet of mice can prevent memory impairment and anxiety. It was also possible to correct the positive effect of fig on the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Source: Gazeta
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