10 Benefits of Lemon Grass
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May Help Mitigate Inflammation & Type 2 Diabetes
Lemongrass extracts may help mitigate inflammation caused by cytokines. These are the signaling molecules that cells use to communicate with the rest of the body. According to some studies, lemongrass has some anti-inflammatory properties, and the citral in the herb may inhibit the production of cytokines.6Bachiega, Tatiana Fernanda, and José Maurício Sforcin. ‘Lemongrass and Citral Effect on Cytokines Production by Murine Macrophages.’ Journal of Ethnopharmacology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Sept. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21782918
Lemongrass also helps to manage type 2 diabetes. The citral in lemongrass may assist the body with optimizing its insulin levels and improve its glucose tolerance. However, further research is required to fully understand these effects.
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