Asparagus could be a powerful new weapon in the fight against diabetes.
Scientists found a regular intake kept blood sugar levels under control and boosted the body's production of insulin.
They injected rats with chemicals to induce a diabetic state. They treated half with an extract from the asparagus plant and the rest with anti-diabetic drug glibenclamide.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
