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Scientifically proven: Saffron lowers blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes

Scientifically proven: Saffron lowers blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes are unable to respond to insulin properly, which means the body fails to produce enough.

This then is what causes the glucose levels in a person's blood to be very high, Telegrafi reports.

If the disease is not treated, a number of problems can occur, including kidney problems, nerve damage, vision impairment, heart disease and stroke.


So what can you do to manage your blood sugar levels?

Well, scientists have now proven that saffron can help you with this problem.

Saffron is associated with a number of health benefits, including reducing inflammation in the body, and its component, curcumin, is said to be responsible for this.

Among other benefits, this ingredient also lowers blood sugar levels.

But studies have also suggested that turmeric is not well absorbed on its own.

Consuming it with piperine, which is found in black pepper, you can increase the absorption up to 2,000%.

In addition to the care in food that they recommend, experts also say that regular physical exercises are also necessary to reduce blood sugar.

You should aim for 2.5 hours of activity per week.

Brisk walking, climbing stairs, and gardening count as exercise. /Telegraph/

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