New research has found that a natural compound found in olive oil, called oleic acid, lowers blood sugar levels and aids weight loss. The findings could lead to safe and affordable natural products to help people manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to media reports.
In a study on rats, which were given oleic acid orally for just one week showed significant weight loss and controlled blood sugar levels even before treatment. The blood sugar-lowering effect of oleic acid is greater than that of diabetes medications and metformin.
However, given the complete lack of many natural products, the team decided to target metabolic hormones that directly regulate metabolic functions in the human body.
