Veratric Acid and Diabetes: A Natural Compound with Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects
1. Introduction Veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is a naturally occurring benzoic acid derivative found in a wide range of plant species. As a secondary metabolite, it plays an important role in plant defense and contributes to the pharmacological activities of many medicinal plants. In phytochemical analysis, marker compounds are cruci