Purslane extract significantly improves symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes, including inflammation and reproductive dysfunction.
At the same time, it significantly reduces blood sugar and balances lipids. Purslane has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-obesity properties.
Diabetics who consumed purslane had improved triglyceride and blood pressure levels, and significantly reduced weight and body mass index (BMI). BMI is used to estimate total body fat and measure the risk of diseases that can occur due to higher body fat, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
Purslane also contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol. Eating a diet rich in omega-3s has also been shown to help prevent high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of coronary heart disease (CHD), ischemic stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and is also one of the causes of death... Consuming purslane is effective in reducing cholesterol levels in women with atherosclerosis.
