High blood sugar is a disorder that many people suffer from but not everyone knows that there are some natural remedies that can help lower it, let’s see which ones. If changing your diet is not enough, you can rely on supplements for glycemic control and other natural remedies which, by intervening on blood sugar levels, alleviate symptoms and avoid causes. Among the ingredients that stand out in the creation of effective formulations, we remember: Berberine, extracted from plants such as Berberis. This bioactive compound enhances the insulin receptor capacity of muscle tissue, contributing to the interaction with insulin. Thus, it speeds up the use of carbohydrates by muscle cells, and lowers triglycerides and “bad” cholesterol; Cinnamon. Several studies, they have proven its benefits on blood sugar, weight and blood pressure. Powerful hypoglycemic and hypotensive, the spice in question was administered for 12 weeks, in doses of 2 grams per day, to 58 individuals of both sexes, suffering from diabetes.

The research, conducted in England, thus revealed a consistent reduction in fasting glucose levels, and a lowering, within the normal range, of diastolic and systolic pressure, body mass index and waistline; Eucalyptus, which, thanks to the action of antioxidant polyphenols such as tannins, hinders the digestion of carbohydrates; the Galega Officinalis. Using hypoglycemic alkaloids such as galley, it stimulates the properties of insulin, improves muscle uptake of glucose, stimulates pancreatic production of glucagon and glycogenolysis in the liver; American Ginseng, able to slow down the assimilation of carbohydrates, promote the release of insulin and the tissue absorption of glucose; Gymnema, a cure-all for the intestine,

The extract causes the body to assimilate limited doses of glucose, helping in the fight against type 2 diabetes; Bilberry, source of active ingredients, capable of regulating blood sugar levels; Myrtle, which inhibits the intestinal digestive enzyme alpha-glucosidase; Momordica, with hypoglycemic function. It supports insulin release and optimizes glucose-related metabolism. Toccasana against diabetes and related pathologies; the Opuntia. It retains and blocks the absorption of sugars in the intestine, thanks to the intervention of polysaccharides, such as mannans; Elderberry, with insulin-stimulating and hypoglycemic properties, as a treasure trove of phytosterols (beta-sitosterol) and terpenoids. Integration which, in any case, must be subjected to medical consultation. Indeed, specialists and dieticians

Furthermore, the suggestion is to combine diet and supplements with enough physical activity and movement (a sedentary lifestyle could, on the contrary, contribute to high blood sugar); lose weight if at risk of obesity; constantly monitor oneself, to remove the shadow of common but equally insidious ailments such as oxidative stress, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.