May help regulate blood sugar

Cloves' chemical constituents may help regulate blood sugar, according to research. In a study on animals, mice with diabetes were given clove extract to help control blood sugar spikes. Another test-tube and animal study examined the results of nigericin, a substance present in cloves, on human muscle cells and diabetic mice.

Researchers discovered that cloves and nigericin increase the uptake of sugar from the circulation into cells, boost insulin production, and enhance the performance of cells that make insulin. A hormone called insulin is in charge of transferring sugar from your blood into your cells. For stable blood sugar levels to be maintained, insulin must work properly. Cloves may aid in controlling your blood sugar levels when combined with a balanced diet.