Beta Cells
Overview
Beta Cells are specialized Cells that are located within the Islets of Langerhans in the Pancreas.
Biological Function of Beta Cells
Metabolism
Beta Cells are responsible for the production and secretion of Insulin from the Pancreas.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Beta Cells
Amino Acids
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may help to prevent the Free Radicals-induced destruction of Beta Cells in the Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas in Diabetes Mellitus-Type 2 patients. [1]
Hormones
Pregnenolone may rejuvenate the Beta Cells of the Pancreas Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. Anecdotal Evidence
Polyphenols
Epicatechin may help to regenerate inactive Beta Cells of the Pancreas in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. [2]
Quercetin may help to preserve the integrity of the Beta Cells of the Pancreas. [3]
Minerals
Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate form) may regenerate Beta Cells of the Pancreas in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. [4]
Zinc concentrates in the Beta Cells of the Pancreas and is required during their production of Insulin. [5]
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