Al-Marsad Journal: Diabetes can be prevented by combining a balanced diet and regular exercise with a focus on natural foods that can help maintain overall health.
A study published in the journal Diabetologia states that one of these foods is tea. This conclusion comes after a systematic review of 19 cohort studies with more than one million participants.
4 cups of tea
The results indicate that drinking at least four cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 17%, while those who drank one to three cups only experienced a 4% reduction.
Researchers say the reason for the tea’s potential anti-diabetic effects may be due to its anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
“Our findings are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes,” said study lead author Chaeng Li.
What intrigued the researchers even more was that these associations were observed regardless of the type of tea the participants consumed and gender.
Professor Lee added: ‘Although more research is needed to determine the exact dose and mechanisms behind these observations, our findings suggest that drinking tea is useful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but only at high doses. (at least four cups). in one day “.
The positive effect of tea on the body
He continued: “It is possible that some components of tea, such as polyphenols, can reduce blood glucose levels, but it may take enough of these bioactive compounds to be effective. It could also explain why there is no association between the tea consumption and type 2 diabetes in our cohort study, because we did not consider an increase in tea consumption. “
Tea is also believed to have a positive psychological effect on the body as it helps to relax the mind and create a sense of well-being among those who drink it.
It also demonstrates the power of natural elements to help prevent or mitigate conditions.
guava
According to the Defeat Diabetes Foundation, guava, a common tropical fruit, can help manage blood sugar levels.
The foundation explains: “Guavas have also been directly linked to the prevention of type 2 diabetes: a recent study showed that eating guavas can help lower and regulate blood glucose levels. Guavas are extremely low on the glycemic index. and in the glycemic load “. , making it a very healthy food for diabetics and people at high risk of contracting diabetes ”.
And the site continued: “The leaves of the guava tree, which is gaining popularity as a type of tea, have also shown promise as a natural treatment for diabetes and also as a tool for preventing type 2 diabetes.”
This study was conducted in 2016 by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The purpose of their study was to determine the potential benefits of guava in preventing diabetes.
In their report, they concluded: “The guava fruit without the peel is more effective in lowering blood sugar, total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, and also increases good HDL cholesterol levels.”
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