date:Apr 30, 2021
New research conducted suggests a compound that gives some cruciferous vegetables their pungent taste could help to reverse diabetes-associated kidney problems.
Experts estimate that about 25% of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis. The condition is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the US and is also associated with a high risk of heart disease. There is no cure at this time.
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