Chandra Venkatasubramanian ¹

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate Department of Home Science, Queen Marys College, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Since the dawn of human civilization, plants have been a valuable source of natural products for maintaining human health. The natural plant products are known to be chemically balanced, effective and least injurious with no side effects. Consumption of fresh fruits can bring substantial health benefits. In India due to diversity in climate, soil, altitude and other eco geographical conditions, rich resource of wild/ underutilized fruits are available in this region. These underutilized have never demanded attention of the researchers but have chiefly served as a natural source of treatment for curing various diseases and ailments of the tribals/ local inhabitants.

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Chandra Venkatasubramanian ¹, K. Priya ¹

Affiliations
1 Postgraduate Department of Home Science, Queen Mary's College, Chennai-600 004, IN

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is emerging as one of the main threats to human health. The prevalence of this condition and its mortality rate has increased in ieaps and bounds from 5 per cent to 20 per cent. India Is reported to be the capital for the condition of diabetes mellitus. Recent researches have Implied that diabetes mellitus Is the second cause for death. Almost 90 per cent of diabetics In India are NIDDM'. Diabetes mellitus tends to lower 'good' cholesterol and raise triglyceride and 'bad' cholesterol levels, which increases the risk for heart disease. It causes risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, stroke and abnormal cholesterol.

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