What is Diabetes?
Diabetes might just be the biggest epidemic in human history.
It is a metabolic disorder caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. The body breaks down everything you eat, except for fat, into glucose. Glucose is the fuel that cells use to function. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas. In a healthy person, it regulates the amount of glucose moving from the bloodstream into the cells. In a diabetic person, the B-cells of the pancreas do not make enough insulin, (or stops making it altogether), or the body is unable to use the insulin effectively. As a result, there is a build-up of glucose in the blood, which may cause a cascade of other problems like kidney failure, damage to the eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.
Diabetes currently affects about 10% of the population. However, that percentage is growing exponentially every year. It is not just an old person’s illness either, as early onset diabetes is becoming alarmingly common amongst children. Another concerning factor is that a large group of the population is pre-diabetic and many of them develop full-blown diabetes every year.
Types of Diabetes
There are different kinds of diabetes, with Diabetes Type 1 and 2 the most well-known by far.
Diabetes 1 is an auto-immune disorder where the body’s own immune system attacks and kills the pancreatic cells (B-cells) that are responsible for making insulin. A person who suffers from this type of Diabetes typically has to take external insulin in the form of medication or injections.
Diabetes 2 is usually caused by lifestyle related problems like obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking. Consequently, Americans coined the phrase “Diabesity” to describe the massive problem of obesity combined with Diabetes 2. Chronic inflammation may also play a key role in developing the condition. It is by far the most common kind of Diabetes and is preventable and reversible!
Can one treat Diabetes naturally?
Studies have shown that certain herbs and spices like cinnamon can help to balance blood sugar levels. One of the plants singled out to be a blood sugar regulator, is Moringa Oleifera. The Moringa tree has been used for literally thousands of years to treat more than 300 diseases. Moreover, the leaves are a well-known remedy for blood sugar problems in many countries of the world.
Fortunately for us, Western science also caught on to the potential of Moringa as a treatment for Diabetes. Various studies on animals and humans confirm what people have known for eons: Moringa balances blood sugar.
We are excited to report that most of this scientific research shows significant improvements in blood glucose regulation. Firstly in a fasted state, and secondly in response to a glucose tolerance test, after people consumed 7 grams of moringa leaf powder daily for three months in a row.
How does Moringa control blood sugar?
Studies found that it is the potent antioxidant profile of the leaves that are the main reason for Moringa’s efficacy in balancing blood glucose. Picture this: Free radicals in our blood attack and destroy cells – including the pancreas’ B- cells. Antioxidants hunt free radicals in the blood down and blast the little blighters. Unfortunately, Diabetes radically weakens the work of antioxidants in the body. By adding Moringa’s flavonoid superheroes to the mix, you elevate the number of antioxidants so significantly, that the health of the B-cells can be restored. As a result, there is better insulin activity, improving the concentration and use of glucose.
Furthermore, compounds like flavonoids and tannins present in Moringa leaves help to decrease the reabsorption of glucose in the intestine. Scientific studies confirm their anti-diabetic effects that decrease glycemic response and improve glucose tolerance.
Lastly, the high fibre content in the Moringa leaves shortens the time that a meal sits in the gastric tract, as it is not digested by the body. As a result, it also helps to regulates blood sugar levels and reduces the absorption of cholesterol.
In summary:
Diabetes is an enormous and growing problem in our society. Fortunately, Diabetes Type 2 is preventable. Above all, it is reversible! This is primarily done by making better decisions about nutrition. For instance, start taking a good quality nutrient bomb like Moringa Juice Extract!
Take your health and that of your family seriously today. In other words, do not postpone the necessary changes until next Monday, or until your life is less complicated… Remember, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Silly): Eat natural food without added unpronounceable ingredients. Eat less sugar. After that, move more. Stop smoking. Get some sun and fresh air. Drink Moringa. Repeat daily.
Sources:
- NCBI | Effects of Moringa oleifera on Glycaemia and Insulin Levels: A Review of Animal and Human Studies
- NCBI | Potential of Moringa oleifera to Improve Glucose Control for the Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Alterations: A Systematic Review of Animal and Human Studies
- Healthline | 6 Science-Based Health Benefits of Moringa oleifera
- Timesnow News | Type 2 diabetes: Are Drumstick or Moringa leaves the best home remedy to lower blood sugar levels?
- Miracle Tree | The benefits of Moringa for diabetes
