Is Whale Shark Brain Extract Effective in Treating Diabetes?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with diabetes. I heard from someone that whale shark brain extract can be used for treatment. Is whale shark brain extract effective in treating diabetes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Currently, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support the claim that whale shark brain extract can treat diabetes.
Whale shark brain extract is primarily a health supplement, with benefits focused on enhancing physical condition and disease prevention, rather than directly treating diseases. Specifically, it has functions in repairing brain nerve fibers, lowering blood lipids, and restoring vascular elasticity, but these functions are not equivalent to therapeutic effects on diabetes.
Diabetes is generally associated with genetic factors or insufficient insulin secretion, and requires comprehensive management through medications, diet, and exercise to control the condition. Whale shark brain extract has not been scientifically proven to effectively treat diabetes, and therefore is not recommended as a primary treatment for diabetes.
Thus, treatment should be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's blood glucose control, complications, age, and overall health status. Additionally, patients are encouraged to actively participate in disease management through healthy eating, regular exercise, and routine blood glucose monitoring.
