Black tea can be effective in reducing sugar levels

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A study found that drinking black tea can have the effect of significantly lowering blood sugar levels within the next 60 minutes.

With type 2 diabetes, you have to fight a lifelong battle with high blood sugar levels, and following certain dietary habits is one of the key ways to achieve remission. Certain foods and beverages should be present in the diet that contain components that provide resistance to food-induced spikes.

In particular, according to a study published by the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, black tea can effectively counteract increasing the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood in healthy people, as well as in people with prediabetes. Its participants are men and women aged 20 to 60 who have had no health problems and are prone to this disorder, which means that the blood sugar level is elevated, although diabetes is not yet present.

В during the trials, participants consumed a sugary drink, after which they were given black tea or a placebo. Blood samples were taken from the volunteers at different time intervals. The effect of reducing sugar levels was recorded within 60 minutes after taking black tea.

“Drinking black tea can lower blood glucose levels after consuming sucrose,” the researchers concluded.

General tips for reducing blood sugar level. One of the most effective ways to control blood sugar is to eat food based on the glycemic index (GI) of foods. GI shows how quickly glucose enters the bloodstream after eating or drinking high-calorie drinks. Products with a low glycemic index should be preferred in the diet.