Could Lower Blood Sugar

Ginseng appears to help persons with and without diabetes regulate their blood glucose levels. American and Asian ginseng has been found to improve pancreatic cell function, increase insulin synthesis, and improve blood sugar uptake in tissues. Furthermore, research demonstrates that ginseng extracts benefit by providing antioxidant protection that reduces free radicals in diabetic cells. In one research, 19 persons with type 2 diabetes were given 6 grams of Korean red ginseng along with their normal diabetes medicine or diet.

Surprisingly, they maintained good blood sugar control throughout the 12-week research. They also exhibited 11% lower blood sugar levels, 38% lower fasting insulin, and 33% higher insulin sensitivity. Another study found that American ginseng improved improve blood sugar levels following a sweet drink test in 10 healthy participants. Fermented red ginseng appears to be considerably more efficient in blood sugar regulation. Fermented ginseng is created using live bacteria that convert the ginsenosides into a more readily absorbed and powerful form. For instance, one research found that eating 2.7 grams of fermented red ginseng daily was helpful in decreasing blood sugar and raising insulin levels following a test meal.