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Could an ordinary carrot improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A new study from SDU suggests so. The researchers found that carrots can enhance the body's ability to regulate blood sugar and ...

Could an ordinary carrot improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A new study from SDU suggests so. The researchers found ...

From grasshoppers to cows, giant pandas and humans, nutrient dilution will have an impact. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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