According to the study published on the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, leaf extract and stems are capable of reducing significant blood sugar levels on diabetes mice. The scientists identify the active group of physalins and flavonoids in plants that inhibit the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, slow down the transformation of carbohydrates into glucose, thereby limiting post-feeding blood sugar.
Another study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that polyphenol compounds in spinach have the ability to increase insulin sensitivity and reduce oxidative stress in cells, helping to improve insulin resistance - the core cause of type 2 diabetes.
To promote the effect of lowering blood sugar, housewives should prepare spinach by boiling, cooking soup or lightly stir-frying with healthy vegetable oil such as olive oil. Experts recommend using cooked leaves and perilla. Note that eating raw is not recommended because the plant can contain irritants if used in high doses.
In addition, some folk remedies use 1015g of dried belly and leaves to get water to drink every day, but need the supervision of traditional medicine experts or doctors.
With spinach, used properly, combined with a healthy diet and reasonable exercise, will contribute to improving the quality of life for people with diabetes.
