May help control blood sugar

High blood sugar levels have been related to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and a variety of other diseases. Gooseberries offer a number of characteristics that may help with blood sugar management. For starters, they're high in fiber, which delays the absorption of sugar into your system and prevents blood sugar rises.

Furthermore, research in test tubes shows that gooseberry extract is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It binds to certain enzymes in your small intestine, blocking them from transporting sugar from your gut into your circulation. Finally, gooseberries contain chlorogenic acid, which may help lower blood sugar levels after starchy meals by slowing carb absorption. Despite the positive results, additional study on the influence of gooseberries on blood sugar levels is required.