Author(s):
Bhoj Raj, Manjusha Choudhary, Vikas Budhwar
Email(s):
drvikasbudhwar@mdurohtak.ac.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00885 
Address:
Bhoj Raj1, Manjusha Choudhary2, Vikas Budhwar1*
1Department of Pharmaceutical Science, MDU, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
2Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences KU, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 12,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
The major supply of energy is the body, glucose, is necessary. Still, excessive blood sugar can cause other major problems, such as impairments to the kidneys, eyesight, and cardiovascular system. Hyperglycemia is the term used to describe the condition in which blood sugar levels are important. DM is a metabolic disease that induces hyperglycemia and has been linked to many deaths. Therefore, many treatments and preventive measures have been taken to fight DM. Several oral drugs, such as sulfonylureas, metformin, and rosiglitazone, are used to treat diabetes. Some medicines, though, are not suitable for certain populations or carry significant risks. Here, we discuss about the antidiabetic mechanism of the natural compound Quercetin. Also, we discovered that Quercetin possesses anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anti-allergic properties. It has been noted that anti-allergic stress and the level of inflammation influence the onset of DM. Plant flavonol quercetin possesses biological properties that include anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, neuroprotective, and anti-allergic effects.The main objective of this review is to explore the antidiabetic potential of the Quercetin from previously published research on the anti-diabetic act of Quercetin. Overall, For the statistical analysis, 15 qualifying publications with suitable serum glucose data were used. The analysis for serum glucose level (mg/dL) showed a significant difference between the means at doses of 10, 25, and 50mg/kg. Thus, at dose of 10, 25, and 50mg/kg, Quercetin lowers serum glucose levels, according to the analysis's results.
Cite this article:
Bhoj Raj, Manjusha Choudhary, Vikas Budhwar. Unlocking the Antidiabetic Potential of Quercetin. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):6125-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00885
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Bhoj Raj, Manjusha Choudhary, Vikas Budhwar. Unlocking the Antidiabetic Potential of Quercetin. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):6125-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00885 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-12-75
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