10 Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha Benefit #5: Helps Fight Diabetes
Ashwagandha can alter blood and glucose levels in favor of reducing symptoms of diabetes. Hemoglobin A1C and liver enzymes have proven to improve in one study done on rats. Ashwagandha root induces low blood sugar for those with type 2 diabetes and reduces blood glucose in diabetic rats.
When combined with Shilajit extract, Ashwagandha had shown a considerable reduction in symptoms related to diabetes. Fasting blood sugar reduced and cholesterol profiles improved in human subjects. Ashwagandha also prevents excess insulin levels, which helps cells become less insulin resistant and more likely to take up glucose for energy. Ashwagandha shows strong activity with free radicals and helps improve antioxidant status for those with diabetes.
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