A Duckweed Cuts Down Sugar Levels in Diabetics

The tiny water-borne vegetable makes a big splash with researchers.
A Duckweed Cuts Down Sugar Levels in Diabetics
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Mankai, a small, nutrient-packed duckweed, has a significant impact on the blood sugar level of Type 2 diabetics, according to a new study.

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University and Harvard University conducted the study at two locations in Israel and observed the effects of Mankai, a type of aquatic plant that floats in large quantities in water, forming an apparent layer of green on the water’s surface.

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