HERBALS FOR DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Are you one of those
who are exhausted of all the medical treatments and looking out for a more
natural cure? If yes, then herbal remedies may be one of the best solutions.
Here is a list of 5
herbs and supplements that promise to lower your blood sugar levels, boost your
insulin sensitivity and abate the risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol.
1. GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE
This plant is believed
as one of the most powerful herbs to cut down blood-sugar level. In Hindi, the
plant’s name is translated as the “sugar destroyer” and has the ability to
detect any form of sweetness. The herb works in such a way that, the activity of
certain enzymes that help in stimulating the production of insulin, is
elevated. Although it hasn’t been researched extensively, it is not known to
cause any serious side effects.
2. GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID – Gamma-linolenic acid (or GLA) is a naturally occurring fatty
acid, found in evening primrose oil. According to some researchers, people with
diabetes have lower than the ideal levels of GLA. Therefore these supplements
can lower and thereby prevent the nerve pain which is associated with Diabetes.
3. GINSENG
This robust Chinese
herb has numerous benefits. They possess strong immune-boosting and
disease-fighting properties. Studies show that Ginseng increases the ability to
utilize glucose by the cells, curtails carbohydrate absorption and elevates
insulin secretion from the Pancreas. According to studies by the University of
Toronto, Ginseng capsules help in lowering of glucose level in the blood by
approximately 15- 20% as compared to Placebo pills.
4.BITTER MELON
As the name suggest
aptly, this vegetable is postulated to help cells take up more glucose
efficaciously and obstruct the absorption of sugar by the intestine.
Researchers proved that both men and women who had consumed bitter melon in the
form of capsule for three months continuously, they had meager, but persistent,
lower blood sugar level than taking a Placebo. Gastrointestinal problems are
possible side effects.
5.BILBERRY
Being the relative of
the blueberry family, Bilberry is a busting source of potent anti-oxidants
present in its leaves and fruit. These anti¬oxidants, namely anthocyanidins,
apparently help in preventing possible damage to the blood vessels that can
have harmful repercussions on the nerves and retina of the eye. Studies on
animals show that bilberry can lower blood sugar.
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