Unexpected effects of guava leaves on diabetes

Not only that, guava leaves are also used as medicine in traditional medicine. Diabetics get a lot of benefits from consuming guava leaves. Guava leaves help control insulin levels thanks to ingredients such as flavonoids, tannins and polyphenols that have anti-diabetic properties, according to India TV News.

Below, experts show how to use guava leaves for people with diabetes.

How does guava leaf tea help control blood sugar?

Guava leaf tea has been studied for its ability to help control blood sugar levels. A study published in the scientific journal Foods found that it can lower blood sugar levels by inhibiting certain enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Another study published in the research journal Nutrition and Metabolism found that guava leaf tea improved blood sugar levels.

Research has shown that drinking guava leaf tea reduces blood sugar levels after meals. The effect lasts up to 2 hours. And diabetics who drink guava leaf tea reduce their blood sugar levels after meals by more than 10%, according to India TV News.

However, diabetics should consult their doctor before using guava leaf tea for treatment.

How to use guava leaves to treat diabetes

Deepti Khatuja, a nutritionist at Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon (India), said: Diabetics can drink guava leaf tea. Drinking this tea will help control blood sugar levels. Guava leaves act as a tonic for diabetics. It helps improve insulin levels.

Diabetics should drink guava leaf tea after meals for better results. However, it can also be drunk in the morning.

According to India TV News , the mixing method is as follows:

Take 5-10 fresh guava leaves and wash them under running water. Pour 1.5 cups (350 ml) of water into a pot and boil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Then add the guava leaves and boil for 5 minutes. For easier drinking, you can add ½ teaspoon of regular tea leaves. After boiling for 10 minutes, add water and strain.

If you don’t want to brew it like tea, you can wash 2-3 guava leaves and chew them on an empty stomach in the morning. This will be beneficial for diabetics. You can also consume guava leaves by drying them and making powder.

In addition, guava leaves have another important benefit: controlling cholesterol levels, helping to eliminate accumulated cholesterol.

Drinking guava leaf tea on an empty stomach in the morning also helps reduce belly fat and improve blood circulation.