Over seven percent of South African adults now live with diabetes. Unfortunately, those numbers continue to rise. Although diabetes can be tough to live with, imbalanced blood sugar is just the beginning for those who do not actively improve their health, as diabetics increase their risk of a heart attack, stroke and cancer.
For years, researchers have tested a range of natural compounds, looking for a way to effectively treat diabetic patients and, hopefully, one day cure this condition. Whether you currently have diabetes or would simply like to improve your health, ginger has now been shown to better control fluctuating blood sugar levels.
One Study, all of the participants had been living with type 2 diabetes for a minimum of ten years. Each day, these individuals were either given a placebo or a one-gram capsule of ginger powder. After eight weeks, those who took the ginger experienced a significant decrease in blood sugar.
Researchers aren’t exactly sure how ginger works to lower blood sugar, but they believe it may involve a specific enzyme. When consuming ginger, you inhibit this enzyme known as hepatic phosphorylase, which normally breaks down glycogen, or stored glucose. For those who take blood thinners, please speak with your doctor before trying this tonic.
Make your own:
- 1 3-inch piece of ginger
- Cinnamon stick
Combine ginger with the cinnamon stick. Boil for two to three minutes, allowing to steep until cool. Drink two to three times daily.
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