"Promising Potential: Spinach Extract Speeds Up Diabetic Wound Healing"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medical News Today
A study conducted on rats suggests that spinach extract may promote the healing of diabetic ulcers. Chronic diabetic ulcers are a significant issue for individuals with diabetes, often leading to amputation. The study found that both water-based and alcohol-based spinach extracts improved wound healing, with the alcohol-based extract showing a slight advantage. The best results were observed in rats that received spinach extract before the induction of diabetes. Spinach is rich in compounds such as vitamins, antioxidants, glutamine, and zinc, which may contribute to its wound-healing properties. While further research is needed to confirm these findings in humans, spinach extract shows potential for accelerating wound healing in both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.