Does Green Tea Lower Blood Sugar?
Does green tea lower blood sugar or have other benefits for those that suffer from borderline or type II diabetes? Researchers are still looking at these questions. There may be several benefits, depending on the strength of the tea or, in the case of a supplement, the potency of the extract. In the most recent study, researchers looked at 35 male volunteers between the ages of 23 and 63. The average fasting blood glucose levels were lower among men that drank a “stronger brew”. That is a 3% concentration as opposed to a 1% concentration. Since a stronger brew time also increases the tea’s caffeine content, it is not clear what the active compound in the leaves may be. That has been a question for quite some time. The leaves contain catechins, several types of natural caffeine and other polyphenols. The catechins are known to have antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are beneficial to people that suffer from type II diabetes for several reasons. But, if you ask, does green tea lower bloo
