This Once-Banned Berry Helps People With Diabetes Posted 12 hours ago by Rose Keefe in All Articles , Backyard Plants , Household Remedies Quotes from the above article: Gooseberries and Blood Sugar Control for Diabetes High blood sugar levels contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes as well as dementia, stroke, and heart disease. Gooseberries have several properties that may help manage blood sugar levels. These tart berries are high in fiber, which slows the absorption rate of sugar into your bloodstream, thereby preventing sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. These test tube studies found that gooseberry extract is a potent alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. In other words, it prevents special enzymes in your small intestine from moving sugar from your gut into your bloodstream. Gooseberries are a rich source of chlorogenic acid , which can help control blood sugar levels after eating starchy foods by slowing carbohy
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