Health Benefits of Grapefruits
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3. Combats Diabetes
The glycemic index, or GI, ranks carbohydrates in foods based on their effects on blood glucose levels. A rapid rise in blood glucose may cause insulin spikes. Foods with GI values below 55 are digested slowly and raise the body's blood glucose level gradually.
Most grapefruits have an average GI of 25. Grapefruit also contains naringin, which is a flavonoid compound that may reduce insulin resistance and help regulate blood glucose levels to prevent hyperglycemia.6E;, Den Hartogh DJ;Tsiani. ‘Antidiabetic Properties of Naringenin: A Citrus Fruit Polyphenol.’ Biomolecules, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 9 Mar. 2019, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30871083/.
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