Vanadium-EnrichedCordyceps sinensis,a Contemporary Treatment Approach to Both Diabetes and Depression in Rats

Abstract

This article studies a contemporary treatment approach toward both diabetes and depression management by vanadium-enrichedCordyceps 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.