Since childhood we have been told to eat our veggies, that an apple a day can keep the doctor a way, and just what and how we eat plays a monumental part in our well being. The other big portion to our equation of health, is how our bodies react and process various things that can either inhibit or activate certain ailments.
“In a discovery that has stunned even those behind it, scientists at a Toronto hospital say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes, opening the door to a potential near-cure of the disease that affects millions..”
This study was first based on the structures of what happens within the body in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In Type 1, which is usually first found in children or young adults, the body does not produce insulin. The most frequent form of diabetes is Type 2, where the body’s cells ignore insulin, or not enough is produced.
Scientists in Canada found that “diabetic mice became healthy virtually overnight after researchers injected a substance to counteract the effect of malfunctioning pain neurons in the pancreas.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Dr. Hans Michael Dosch, an immunologist at the hospital and a leader of the studies. “In my career, this is unique.” The substance in which was injected was ” Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot chili peppers, to kill the pancreatic sensory nerves in mice that had an equivalent of Type 1 diabetes.”
The researchers are astonished at their findings but admit that there is much studying to be completed before human test subjects are introduced, but this marking event gives hope for the future that there could be a groundbreaking discovery to help millions suffering with diabetes.
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Good article. thank you
Comment by Anonymous — March 30, 2010 @ 11:15 am