THE GOLDEN SEEDS TO COMBAT DIABETES
Diabetes, a noncommunicable disease which results in hyperglycemic state (high blood glucose level), is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide. Diabetes causes 1.6 million deaths, accounting for 74% of noncommunicable disease deaths. Will you believe the fact that, there are these golden seeds in everyone's kitchen, unnoticed in a corner, with nutraceutical properties which claims to reduce hyperglycemia and manage diabetes?
Yes, we are discussing about fenugreek seeds – The golden seeds to combat diabetes , Trigonella foenum-graecum L., Fabaceae family (Methi). Fenugreek seeds, which is highly feasible, have been shown to be anti-diabetic, lowering blood sugar levels. Additionally, the seeds' dietary fibre and saponin content contribute to their hypoglycemic properties.
And it achieves this hypoglycemic effect by slowing enzymatic carbohydrate digestion, reducing gastrointestinal glucose absorption, and thus lowering post-prandial glucose levels. which is evidenced by several clinical trials, reducing fasting and post-prandial glucose levels, and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels.
After knowing the beneficial effect of fenugreek seeds there comes the next question how and how much quantity to be consumed. Generally, 10 gram of fenugreek seeds per day is recommended. For people with diabetes, five grams of fenugreek seeds taken before fifteen minutes of your meal can show a significant reduction in fasting blood glucose level and postprandial (PP) blood sugar level.
Fenugreek seeds can be consumed as sprouts, dry roasted or by simply soaking it. Since it have strong hypoglycemic property it is better to check with nutrition experts, especially if you are under blood glucose lowering and blood thinning medications,
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