Estudio señala que el consumo de berries ayudaría a evitar diabetes tipo 1 en niños

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Eating berries has been shown to lower the chance of developing the disease. T1D is the most common form of diabetes among children.

“T1D is a serious condition that requires lifelong treatment, and so places a considerable burden on the patient and their family,” says professor Suvi Virtanen of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, who led the research.

“Berries are particularly rich in polyphenols, plant compounds which may dampen the inflammation that is associated with the development of type 1 diabetes. On the other hand, fruits may contain harmful substances that don’t occur in berries. For example, berries can be free of pesticides that are found on other fruits.”

The study will be presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Madrid, Spain, taking place 9–13 September.

Source: Nutrition Insights