
One of the problems in diabetic patients is that the body produces little insulin, or in some cases, no insulin at all, causing blood sugar to spike. In addition to insulin injections, another way to help is to choose foods that help restore insulin secretion.
Associate Professor Dr. Pharmacist Omboon Vallisut, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of ทางเข้า ufabet, stated that there is research that gave alcoholic extracts from pineapple leaves, which contain 60% phenolics, orally to experimental mice that developed type 2 diabetes, compared to the diabetes drug Metformin. It was found that the extract at a dose of 0.4 grams/kg could increase insulin sensitivity as much as Metformin at a dose of 0.32 grams/kg. However, that does not mean that we recommend eating pineapple leaves, because there are 3 herbs that we are familiar with that can help with this as well.
sweet basil
The Thai Health Foundation’s Herbal Self-Reliance Project states that holy basil helps the pancreas produce and secrete insulin better. It also has pharmacological effects, such as stimulating the immune system, fighting stress, treating asthma, fighting inflammation, treating fever, relieving pain, and reducing blood sugar levels. Holy basil leaves also contain essential oils and many phytochemicals.
Bitter melon
Despite its bitter taste, it is a diabetic herb. Studies have found that the compounds in bitter melon act like insulin and stimulate insulin secretion. It also inhibits glucose synthesis and increases the pancreas’ use of glucose. Therefore, bitter melon can help reduce blood sugar levels.
cinnamon
A study in the journal New Science and other studies has found that cinnamon contains substances that make fat cells more responsive to insulin, making insulin work better. The substances in cinnamon also have insulin-like effects, helping to lower blood sugar levels.