Ideal to take before a rich meal.
Fall returns and with him the desire to find the comforting scent of herbal teas. This is good since a particular plant can play on blood sugar and avoid the end of the morning fatigue and sleeping in early afternoon. As a reminder, after consuming sugar, blood glucose soars and the body must produce a large amount of insulin to store it. This mechanism leads to fatigue and cravings and, in the long term, exhausts the pancreas, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes. “Effective management of blood sugar is essential to prevent these serious complications” recall researchers in a new study. They highlight the very specific role of a plant …
These scientists have recruited 22 healthy adults to “Examine the acute effects of the consumption of (this plant) on blood sugar and postprandial insulin levels (after meal, editor’s note)” Can we read in the journal Nutrients. On an empty stomach, the participants swallowed a sweet drink with or without the famous plant. Blood intakes were carried out before and after ingestion in order to follow the evolution of the sugar and insulin level in the blood.
The results showed a 26% drop in blood sugar in 15 minutes, and up to 44% after 30 minutes in volunteers who drank the plant. Insulin peak was also significantly reduced. “This study provides the first clinical proof that raspberry sheets can alleviate the early postprandial glycemic and insulin responses to sucrose in healthy individuals.” Raspberry leaves are rich in polyphenols, especially in ellagic acid and flavonoids. These compounds slow down the degradation of sugars by inhibiting certain digestive enzymes. Sugar passes more gradually into the blood, which avoids a brutal peak.
The study specifically mentions that a 5 -minute infusion is ideal for extracting the maximum of polyphenols. You can use a tablespoon of dried leaves (about 10 g, as in the study) for a large cup of simmering water (200 ml). This herbal tea can be drunk just before or during a meal rich in carbohydrates to moderate the impact. Raspberry leaves can be easily found in organic or pharmacy stores.
