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Sugar is something many people like to eat, and sometimes we eat too much of it. This has a negative effect on blood sugar levels and can eventually lead to diabetes. Therefore, it is interesting to see how medicinal mushrooms may affect blood sugar levels. You can read below what is now known about this.
More and more people are becoming aware that we often eat more sugar than is good for us. Consequently, it is found in an awful lot of products, from cookies to sauces and even in spreads. Added to this is the difficulty in resisting sweetness. Sugar is therefore addictive. When you eat something sweet, a chemical is produced that activates the reward system in the brain. This makes you feel good, which soon makes you crave another sugary snack.
But eating an excess of sweets poses health hazards:
Do you suffer from sugar cravings, crave sweets every day and think you can’t live without them? This is a sign that you suffer from fluctuations in your blood sugar. After eating something sugary, your blood sugar shoots up. Then you feel good and have lots of energy. But soon it drops again, after which you would prefer to eat something with sugar again as soon as possible because you may feel sluggish and tired.
There are a large number of studies showing that medicinal mushrooms can be used to balance blood sugar levels. A recent study suggests that eating white mushrooms may lead to changes in the microbiome, which had a positive effect on glucose regulation. Another study found that portobello has properties that help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Mushrooms are high in beta-glucans, a soluble fiber. It is this fiber that has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. In addition, mushrooms are also very healthy, offer many nutrients and are low in calories.
The following medicinal mushrooms can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Cordyceps is often used for its healing properties that can support the kidneys. In diabetes, the kidneys play an important role; they are quickly damaged by high blood sugar levels. Cordyceps can help control blood sugar levels. In one study, people were given 3 grams of cordyceps every day and 95% of them saw an improvement in blood sugar levels. Cordyceps is available as capsules, as well as powder or extract.
Reishi is rich in polysaccharides, which are complex carbohydrates. Your body takes longer to digest them and it keeps you feeling full for longer periods of time. It also has a stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels. Reishi is also available as capsules and powder.
Maitake is also one of the medicinal mushrooms that has a positive effect on blood sugar levels. It can help lower blood sugar levels and may help improve sensitivity to insulin. Maitake is also rich in trehalose, a substance that research shows can inhibit alpha-glucosidase, allowing less glucose to be absorbed.
Of course sugar is very tasty, but it is still important to limit your sugar intake and prevent your blood sugar from fluctuating too much and too extremely. Sugar can promote inflammatory processes, lead to weight gain and increase the risk of serious diseases. Besides medicinal mushrooms, there are other ways to control your blood sugar.
Resisting sugar can be tricky, but it is well worth the effort if you like to stay healthy and fit. Adjust your lifestyle and diet and use the power of medicinal mushrooms to balance your blood sugar levels. In our shop you will find what you need!
