After learning a little more aboutmonk fruit , its history and properties, it is time to delve into the benefits it has for those who suffer from diabetes .
Because it is a calorie-free sweetener , it is an excellent alternative for people with diabetes, as it will not affect blood sugar levels.
Various studies in mice with diabetes suggest that monk fruit extract reduces blood sugar levels . Mice given the extract showed lower levels of oxidative stress and blood sugar, as well as an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol.
Some of the benefits mentioned are due to the ability of mogrosides (natural sweeteners) to stimulate insulin secretion .
In addition to this main benefit, it has other qualities that are of utmost importance for those who suffer from diabetes:
- By helping to fight certain infections, it can be very useful in keeping skin healthy and preventing the generation of sores that can worsen if left untreated.
- It helps combat fatigue and increases the body's energy naturally.
- It is an excellent alternative to other types of sweeteners such as honey, agave or dates. It allows people with diabetes to reduce their total caloric intake and control sugar cravings.
- Helps reduce allergy symptoms . When the body experiences an allergic reaction, it releases chemicals such as histamine, which is responsible for allergy symptoms such as cough, itching, and inflammation. Monk fruit has been proven to reduce histamine and asthmatic reactions. It is extremely important to reduce the chances of suffering from allergies, since these can trigger symptoms such as itching, which if not treated have considerable consequences for the skin of people with diabetes , who are more susceptible to suffering from wounds that can become infected.
The preventive properties of monk fruit.
If you do not have diabetes, monk fruit helps reduce the risk of developing this disease, since it helps reduce glucose levels and increase insulin secretion.
The Functional Foods brings to you all the benefits of monk fruit in Monk® Natural Sweetener , with which you can enjoy a sweet flavor in a practical and healthy way, as it does not increase glucose in the bloodstream, it does not cause tooth decay nor does it have adverse effects like many artificial sweeteners. In addition, its taste is not bitter like other sweeteners.
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