Vanadium-enriched cordyceps sinensis, a contemporary treatment approach to both diabetes and depression in rats

This article studies a contemporary treatment approach toward both diabetes and depression management by vanadium-enriched Cordyceps sinensis (VECS). Streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic rats were used in the study. After the rats were administered with VECS, a significant reduction in blood glucose levels was seen (P .05) and the levels of serum insulin increased significantly (P .05). At the same time, the study revealed a significant decrease in immobility with a corresponding increase in the swimming and climbing behavior in hyperglycemic rats following VECS treatment. The results described herein demonstrate that VECS is a contemporary treatment approach that advocates an aggressive stance toward both diabetes and depression management. © 2011 Jianyou Guo et al.

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Author Yongmei Liu Medicine, Cardiology