肉桂
肉桂來自原產於斯里蘭卡的一種濃密綠色樹木。其樹皮的內層被烘乾後，就是我們常見的香料————肉桂。根據美國營養學會2007年發表的研究，肉桂具有與胰島素類似的生物學性質，因此具有降低餐後血糖的能力。另外，根據美國營養學會2009年的報告，在餐中使用肉桂可降低胰島素抵抗性並增強胃腸激素的作用，造成飽腹感和減慢胃部排空率，對控制飯後血糖飆升非常有效。
丁香
丁香是來自一種熱帶常綠喬木的花蕾。研究表明，糖尿病患者每日服用丁香，有助減少血液中葡萄糖水平。根據Alam Khan博士2006年發表的研究，當食用超過30天，丁香具有將平均血清葡萄糖從12.5度降低至8.3度的潛力。
有益心臟健康
經常服用肉桂和丁香除了幫助降低血糖，對心臟健康也有額外益處。根據美國糖尿病協會2003年發表的研究，使用肉桂和丁香超過40天可以降低2型糖尿病患者的甘油三酯、低密度膽固醇和總膽固醇水平。
With rates of diabetes rising and no cure in sight, many patients are turning to natural remedies for support in managing their condition. Amoung these, cinnamon and cloves have been well-documented in research for their glucose-lowering effects.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon originates from bushy green trees native to Sri Lanka. The inner layers of the tree bark are dried to cultivate cinnamon. With biological properties similar to the hormone insulin, cinnamon has the ability to lower post-meal blood sugars, according to research published by the American Society of Nutrition in 2007. In addition, the use of cinnamon at meals decreases insulin resistance and enhances the effects of gastrointestinal hormones responsible for satiety and decreased gastric emptying rates, according to the American Society of Nutrition in 2009.
Cloves
Cloves come from a flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree. Research promotes the use of cloves for patients with diabetes for the glucose-lowering impacts experienced when consuming cloves on a daily basis. When consumed for more than 30 days, according to research published by Dr. Alam Khan in 2006, cloves have the potential to lower an average serum glucose from 12.5 mmol/L to 8.3 mmol/L.
Heart Health Benefits
For people seeking to use cinnamon and cloves for their glucose-lowering impacts, an additional heart health benefit exists. The use of cinnamon and cloves for more than 40 days leads to a reduction in triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research published by the American Diabetes Association in 2003.
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