Persimmon Peel: Dietary supplement may help hyperglycemia and diabetic complications

According to research reported in the Journal of Food Science 71(3):S293-298, components of persimmon peel, a waste by product of dried persimmon, may have important health benefits.

Persimmon peel was found to be high in dietary fiber and antioxidants, with antidiabetic properties, and represents a potential dietary supplement for improving hyperglycemia and diabetic complications.