Bronx's dad (GA)
Member Since 2016
Good morning all,
Since Bronx was dx with Acromegaly, I have been doing some research on natural treatments for tumors and found the effects of Ellagic Acid (from raspberry seeds) interesting. Seems it may also may have beneficial effects for diabetes & reduce insulin resistance. Has anybody done any research or tried using Ellagic Acid? Here is one of the many links I found, and an excerpt:
http://www.thedogplace.org/HEALTH/Cancer-phytochemicals-ellagic-acid_Dr.Vargas-0611.asp
"The Protective Effects Of Ellagic Acid
Our companion animals also suffer from diabetes, especially cats, and in dogs the Samoyed breed is extremely susceptible. Diabetes m. is wide-spread in cats because they are eating a grain based diet and, as obligate carnivores, they should be eating meat instead. The disease is common in the Samoyed because they are genetically predisposed to Type I Diabetes mellitus. New data shows that ellagic acid is very effective in preventing damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart and the small capillaries of the feet that occur with high glucose levels. It does this by inhibiting an enzyme called aldose reductase. This enzyme is responsible for the production of protein-sugar products called AGE (Avanced Glycation End-Products). These end products cause the damage of small blood vessels that leads to the blindness, kidney damage, stroke and heart attacks and loss of limbs associated with both forms of diabetes. In addition, ellagic acid, as well as several other constituents in raspberry seed powder, enhance insulin action, decrease insulin resistance and lower blood sugar, and have multiple anti-inflammatory effects and decrease oxidative stress as well as lower blood pressure.
Just like in human medicine many people are turning to alternative forms of veterinary treatment and prevention. We also share a similar biology and live in the same environment, so research and treatment for many chronic illnesses, as well as cancer, can benefit our companion animals as well as ourselves. Thus, the positive effect of raspberry ellagitannins upon their life expectancy and the enumerable protective effects of ellagic acid correlate directly to the health of our beloved pets."
by Susan Thorpe-Vargas Ph.D
Since Bronx was dx with Acromegaly, I have been doing some research on natural treatments for tumors and found the effects of Ellagic Acid (from raspberry seeds) interesting. Seems it may also may have beneficial effects for diabetes & reduce insulin resistance. Has anybody done any research or tried using Ellagic Acid? Here is one of the many links I found, and an excerpt:
http://www.thedogplace.org/HEALTH/Cancer-phytochemicals-ellagic-acid_Dr.Vargas-0611.asp
"The Protective Effects Of Ellagic Acid
Our companion animals also suffer from diabetes, especially cats, and in dogs the Samoyed breed is extremely susceptible. Diabetes m. is wide-spread in cats because they are eating a grain based diet and, as obligate carnivores, they should be eating meat instead. The disease is common in the Samoyed because they are genetically predisposed to Type I Diabetes mellitus. New data shows that ellagic acid is very effective in preventing damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart and the small capillaries of the feet that occur with high glucose levels. It does this by inhibiting an enzyme called aldose reductase. This enzyme is responsible for the production of protein-sugar products called AGE (Avanced Glycation End-Products). These end products cause the damage of small blood vessels that leads to the blindness, kidney damage, stroke and heart attacks and loss of limbs associated with both forms of diabetes. In addition, ellagic acid, as well as several other constituents in raspberry seed powder, enhance insulin action, decrease insulin resistance and lower blood sugar, and have multiple anti-inflammatory effects and decrease oxidative stress as well as lower blood pressure.
Just like in human medicine many people are turning to alternative forms of veterinary treatment and prevention. We also share a similar biology and live in the same environment, so research and treatment for many chronic illnesses, as well as cancer, can benefit our companion animals as well as ourselves. Thus, the positive effect of raspberry ellagitannins upon their life expectancy and the enumerable protective effects of ellagic acid correlate directly to the health of our beloved pets."
by Susan Thorpe-Vargas Ph.D
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