
Managing diabetes-Ecolive Spirulina
30/10/2017 | Ecolive Spirulina
Spirulina shows promise as a way
to manage the symptoms of diabetes. But more research is needed before
doctors can recommend it.
A 2018 review study found that spirulina
supplementation significantly lowered people's fasting blood glucose levels.
High fasting blood sugar is a common problem in people with diabetes type 1 and
2. This suggests that spirulina supplements may help people control diabetes.
These results suggest that
spirulina shows promise as a food to support type 2 diabetesmanagement.
A 2017 animal study supports the idea that
spirulina may help manage diabetes. In this study, the researchers gave mice
with type 1 diabetes spirulina
extract orally. As a result, the mice showed:
·
lower
blood sugar
·
higher insulin levels
·
improved
liver enzyme markers
The researchers note that the
antioxidant effect of spirulina may be helpful in treating type 1 diabetes.