Okra is a vegetable with natural medicinal value, which helps fight high blood sugar and lower blood lipids. (nicemyphoto/Shutterstock)
Diabetes is a common chronic disease that can seriously affect various organs and systems of the human body. In addition to taking hypoglycemic drugs, some natural plants, such as okra, can also effectively help diabetic patients regulate blood sugar. However, there are some taboos that you need to pay attention to when eating okra to lower blood sugar.
According to a 2021 report by the International Diabetes Federationstatistics, 537 million adults (20 to 79 years old) worldwide have diabetes, and it is expected that by 2030, the global diabetes population will reach 643 million. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)dataabout 11.6% of people in the United States suffer from diabetes, and 38% of adults are in the pre-diabetes stage, which means that the blood sugar regulation function of the body has been damaged and is likely to develop into diabetes. It can be seen that controlling blood sugar is something that everyone should pay attention to. question.
In addition to necessary drug treatment, increased exercise and a healthy lifestyle, there is a vegetable – okra, which also has a drug-like hypoglycemic effect.
A new clinical trial this yearResearchIt shows that patients with type 2 diabetes can improve blood lipids, blood sugar and chronic inflammation without any obvious side effects when taking 1,000 mg okra powder capsules three times a day for three months.
In 2018, a study published in the journal CellResearch resultIt has been confirmed that okra has potential anti-hyperglycemic and hypolipidemic effects, and its principle is related to improving pancreatic tissue damage. After eating a high-fat diet for 30 days, the pancreatic beta cells of the rats were damaged and could not secrete insulin normally. However, after taking okra powder for 30 days, the function of the pancreatic beta cells that secreted insulin recovered.
Okra is rich in polysaccharides and flavonoids, controls blood sugar, lowers blood lipids, and is antioxidant.
Okra is a nutrient-rich vegetable, and its blood sugar control effect mainly comes from polysaccharides and flavonoids. Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates that do not increase blood sugar levels, but instead delay the increase in blood sugar levels and increase glucose absorption. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that protect pancreatic islet cells from free radical damage, inhibit certain enzymes that affect blood sugar, and improve chronic inflammation.
Therefore, okra can effectively help control blood sugar, and okra extract can act like a drug. In traditional medicine in different regions, okra is used to treat diabetes.
In addition to polysaccharides and flavonoids, okra contains other health-promoting components.havematerialIt was shown that different parts of okra contain a variety of bioactive components, including polyphenolic compounds, especially oligocatechins and flavonol derivatives such as quercetin. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, gastroprotective, neuroprotective, hypolipidemic and anti-diabetic effects of okra have been proven.
In addition to being eaten as a vegetable, okra seeds can also be squeezed into oil, which is rich in healthy unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and other trace elements. These ingredients can improve cardiovascular health, fight inflammation, fight aging, protect skin, and more. Okra seed oil also increases cell sensitivity to insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.
You must know 5 things before eating okra
Okra can be eaten in different ways such as stir-fried, stewed, boiled, etc. It has a light taste and a fresh texture, suitable for all tastes. However, when eating okra, you should also pay attention to some possible problems. For example:
1. Okra contains oxalate, which can easily combine with other minerals to form stones. If you have a tendency to develop oxalate stones, consume it in moderation.
2. Sunflower may cause allergic or allergic reactions, such as skin rash, vomiting and diarrhea, cough and fever, etc. If you have these symptoms, stop eating.
3. Sunflower contains vitamin K, which is related to the blood coagulation mechanism. If you are taking anticoagulant medications, use caution.
4. Kwai can lower blood sugar levels. If you are taking blood sugar-lowering drugs, you should pay attention to whether your blood sugar is too low.
5. Aoi may not be suitable for people with special health conditions, such as those with poor gastrointestinal tracts. It is best to discuss with your doctor before consuming it.
Editor in charge: Zhang Xiaohui
2023-12-20 19:35:18
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