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Magical herbs that control diabetes

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You are about to discover the Magical herbs that control diabetes, which will positively impact your blood sugar levels. These precious substances are packed with diabetesfighting, blood sugar reducing bioactive compounds

Aloe Vera
This prickly succulent, filled with a thick, slimy gel has been utilized throughout
history for it’s cooling, healing and soothing properties. These amazing properties
are the result of aloe’s active compounds: anthraquinones, lectins, and mannans.
The gel is incorporated into a number of personal care, health and beauty
products because of it’s strong anti-inflammatory properties.

It can be used both externally and internally, and when used internally—in the form of juice—has a
direct impact on blood glucose levels. Studies have shown that aloe vera extract
can regulate fasting blood glucose levels in prediabetics within 4 weeks, and
reverse lipid profile levels within just 8 weeks. It is the anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant nature of aloe that targets diabetically-weakened areas of the body,
for example, pancreatic beta cell damage caused by oxidative stress. The
antioxidant potential of aloe is responsible for a lot of it’s positive effects. Some
additional benefits of aloe: it encourages faster healing, decreases blood lipids and
reduces the swelling and inflammation of skin ulcers and wounds.

Red Ginseng
Ginseng root has long been used in Chinese medicine to address a range of
ailments. The root is traditionally used as a tonic to improve energy, stamina,
mental performance and improve immunity, however it can also be used for
diabetes. There are two main species of ginseng—American ginseng and Asian or
Korean ginseng—though the kind which is diabetes-specific is Korean red
ginseng. This kind of ginseng has been proven to provide glycemic control,
improve pancreatic cell function and enhance the uptake of blood sugar from
tissues. When used in animal studies it has significantly decreased blood glucose
levels, blood glucagon levels, and increased blood insulin levels. When performing
similar studies on humans it was found that even in non-diabetics, ginseng
impacted blood sugar levels. The inherent benefits of red ginseng can be further
enhanced if it is fermented, since the live bacteria which result from the
fermenting process helps optimize the absorption of ginsenosides within the
ginseng. Beyond blood sugar control, red ginseng has also been found to provide
antioxidant protection, an important element when dealing with diabetes. All
these things combined make this herb a powerful diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic
ally.

Psyllium
Psyllium comes from seed husks of the plantago ovata plant. It is most commonly
known for it’s laxative effects, and because of this, is featured in many fiber
supplements to treat constipation, diarrhea or other intestinal ailments such as
irritable bowel syndrome. Psyllium helps lower blood cholesterol, as well as blood
sugar levels, resulting in less need for insulin. For those wanting to treat type 2
diabetes, psyllium is key. The high-fiber, soluble nature of psyllium helps control
blood sugar; it doesn’t raise blood glucose levels—ensuring it doesn’t spike
unnecessarily—and slows the absorption of sugar. The husks transform to a gel
when mixed with water. When ingested, this gel quality plays a pivotal role in how
food is assimilated in the body; the psyllium slows down and delays food
digestion, reducing the absorption of sugars—and consequently—minimizing
blood sugar peaks. In fact, in 2000, a study performed by K von Bergmann showed
a high intake of dietary fiber “improved glycemic control, decreased
hyperinsulinemia and lowered plasma lipid concentrations in patients with type
2 diabetes.” In fact, information published in the Oxford University Press
confirmed that psyllium is a great addition to any health program because of it’s
glycemic benefits and glucose-reducing action.

Garlic
Containing more than 400 powerful chemical components—such as disulfide,
allicin, and S-ally
Systerine—garlic is highly regarded for it’s ability to address a number of physical
ailments and issues (it can protect the heart, is antimicrobial and even protects
against cancer.) Components such as the ones mentioned above are responsible
for lowering blood sugar and helping diabetes. Allicin in particular—a sulfurcontaining
compound—has been noted for it’s powerful hypoglycemic effect.
These compounds increase the insulin released from beta cells in the pancreas as
well as increasing hepatic metabolism. Garlic in any form is potent—raw, aged or
cooked. It regulates blood glucose, aids blood flow, and increases insulin by
supporting the liver. There have even been studies which pit garlic tablets against
metformin (using placebo tablets as a control group.) The result of these studies
have been impressive; whereas there was no change in the placebo groups’s
readings, garlic tablets positively effected fasting blood glucose and were
pronounced “comparable to metformin.”

Sage
Belonging to the same “family” as lavender, thyme, rosemary and mint, and used
frequently in Mediterranean cooking, sage contains a number of antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory compounds. Sage has been noted for it’s metformin-like effects
and is a known antidiabetic plant. It can be drunk as a tea (an infusion) or used in
the form of essential oil. It is useful in the treatment of diabetes if taken
supplementally. There have been a number of studies performed which confirm
these findings; in 2010 a study by KB Christensen found that sage tea infusions
can be as effective as metformin in type II diabetes, increasing the action of insulin
and lowering the production of liver glucose. Sage tea can also improve the lipid
profile as well as increasing antioxidant defenses. When used in an animal study,
sage decreased serum glucose in type I diabetic rats and an aqueous extract of the
herb was discovered to have an insulin-like effect in the body. Essential oil of sage
has also been used for it’s antidiabetic effects.

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