Natural Supplements for Regulating Sugar
Over the last several posts I have covered several aspects of blood sugar management, this week I want to get into supplements to help manage your blood sugar.
I think it’s pretty common knowledge at this point that when your blood sugar is not balanced, your body stops functioning like it is supposed to. Your body stores more fat, it is harder to lose weight, it can make you urinate more and you might feel thirsty all the time. These symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the damage that high blood sugar can cause.
Medical supplements can be expensive, but there are some natural supplements for regulating blood sugar that are available at your local store, if not right in your kitchen. If you have trouble managing your blood sugar, try adding some of these natural supplements to your diet and in your daily routine. You can eat many of them raw or add them to your food or smoothies.
1. Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is made from the bark of Cinnamomum trees. It is a very popular spice that can help manage the body’s insulin and blood glucose levels. It contains a lot of antioxidants that help regulate blood sugar by enhancing your insulin sensitivity and slowing your stomach’s process of emptying after each meal. Cinnamon is easy to add to a lot of recipes.
2. Ginseng:
Ginseng is a root with Chinese origins that is often used to manufacture organic and herbal medicines. The primary health use of ginseng is to help lower blood sugar levels. Consuming ginseng on a daily basis after each meal can help balance blood sugar levels. According to a study conducted by an American university, daily consumption of ginseng helped approximately 20% more patients with blood sugar issues as compared to those who took the placebo.
3. Fenugreek seeds:
Fenugreek is an aromatic plant that can help regulate your blood sugar level by slowing down the process of digestion and carbohydrate absorption. Its abundance of amino acids can also stimulate the production of insulin in your body.
4. Banaba Leaf Extract:
Banaba is a tree is found in the Asian tropical forests. The extract of its leaves has been found beneficial for regulating blood sugar levels. It contains corosolic acid, which assists your body in transforming the glucose in your blood into energy. People have seen drastic changes after consuming Banaba leaf extract daily for two weeks.
5. The sun:
It is in common knowledge that the sun can provide our bones and body an abundance of vitamin D. This vitamin is nearly always found to be deficient in patients who are dealing with blood sugar issues. Ten to 15 minutes of exposure of vitamin D on a daily basis will assist your body in regulating your blood sugar and will help your body function on less insulin by improving insulin sensitivity in your body.
6. Gymnema Sylvester:
Gymnema Sylvester is an herb found in the tropical forests of India. The leaves of this herb can help reduce the absorption of glucose in your body and normalize your body’s blood sugar levels.
Balanced blood sugar levels are important to your overall health, and some struggle more than others. In addition to small changes in your diet, try a few of these tips to help balance your blood sugar naturally!
If you are diabetic and currently on insulin or oral medications, make sure you check with your healthcare practitioner before adding any of these supplements to your routine. You don’t want to overshoot and lower your blood sugar too much. That can be very dangerous.
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- Dr. Lara
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