{"id":89857,"date":"2023-08-07T19:13:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/07\/effects-of-guava-consumption-on-blood-sugar-levels-heart-health\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T19:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:13:57","slug":"effects-of-guava-consumption-on-blood-sugar-levels-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/07\/effects-of-guava-consumption-on-blood-sugar-levels-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Effects Of Guava Consumption On Blood Sugar Levels &#038; Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Guavas are tropical trees originating in Central America. Their fruits are oval in shape with light green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds. What\u2019s more, guava leaves are used as an herbal tea and the leaf extract as a supplement.<\/p>\n<p>According to healthline, guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. This remarkable nutrient  gives them many health benefits.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we are going see if guava consumption can help lower blood sugar levels and boost heart health. Keep on reading and explore new knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Guava May Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some evidence suggests that guava can improve blood sugar control. Several test-tube and animal studies found that guava leaf extract improved blood sugar levels, long-term blood sugar control, and insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<p>This is good news for people with diabetes or those at risk. A few studies involving humans have also shown impressive results.<\/p>\n<p>One study in 19 people noted that drinking guava leaf tea lowered blood sugar levels after a meal. The effects lasted up to two hours.<\/p>\n<p>Another study in 20 people with type 2 diabetes found that drinking guava leaf tea reduced blood sugar\u00a0levels after a meal by more than 10%.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">May Boost Heart Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guavas may help boost heart health\u00a0in a number of ways. Many scientists believe that the high levels of antioxidants and vitamins in guava leaves may help protect your heart from damage by free radicals.<\/p>\n<p>The higher levels of potassium\u00a0and soluble fiber in guavas are also thought to contribute to improved heart health.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, guava leaf extract has been linked to lower blood pressure, a decrease in \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol, and a rise in \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Since high blood pressure and high levels of LDL cholesterol are linked to higher risks of heart disease and stroke, taking guava leaf extract could lead to valuable benefits.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the fruit may have benefits for heart health as well. A 12-week study in 120 people found that eating ripe guava before meals caused an overall decrease in blood pressure by 8\u20139 points, a reduction in total cholesterol by 9.9%, and an increase in \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol by 8%. This same effect has been seen in several other studies.<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: Kwajaffa (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       () , , , , , , , , .      \/ ,  and\/or  .     ,  , and\/or  ,      and\/or     <\/span><br \/><span class=\"see-more\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guavas are tropical trees originating in Central America. Their fruits are oval in shape with light green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds. What\u2019s more, guava leaves are used as an herbal tea and the leaf extract as a supplement. 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