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Analysis v1
Strong Opposition
Even though isoorientin looks a lot like a compound called aspalathin that’s good for protecting insulin-producing cells, it doesn’t help those cells survive stress or damage — it’s basically inactive in this case.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (0)
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No supporting evidence found
Contradicting (1)
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The study tested isoorientin and found it didn’t protect pancreatic cells from damage, even though it looks similar to a protective compound called aspalathin — so the claim that it doesn’t work is correct.
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