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Natural Products to Lower Blood Sugar

Low blood sugar, or low blood glucose, is known as hypoglycemia. Glucose is a very important energy source for the body and it comes naturally from the food we eat. Carbohydrates are the main food source to produce the right amount of blood sugar. The symptoms of low blood sugar include hunger, shakiness, sweating, dizziness, weakness and anxiety. There are natural products a person can take to control blood sugar levels.

  1. American Ginseng

    • American ginseng is very popular and used widely in Chinese medicine. This herb can be very helpful in lowering blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. For best results, take 3 to 9 g of American ginseng up to 2 hours before eating.

    Bilberry

    • Bilberry can naturally lower blood sugar. It contains powerful antioxidants that can help promote the circulation in the eyes. When your blood sugar is low, you may have trouble with your vision. This herb is traditionally used in Europe and has been a natural cure for many years. It can also help treat diarrhea.

    Blond Psyllium

    • Blond psyllium can help lower blood sugar levels naturally in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Its maximum effect happens when mixed and eaten with foods. It can also help in the treatment of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.

    Devil's Claw

    • This herb gets its name because of its large fruit resembling a clawlike hand. It is a native herb of South and Central Africa. This herb's healing value lies in its fleshy roots, and it is best sliced or chopped while fresh. This herb can reduce blood glucose levels and has an added effect when combined with traditional diabetes medications.

    Eleuthro

    • Eleuthro, also known as Siberian Ginseng, is a natural shrub that grows 3 to 10 feet high. The root contains different components called eleutherosides and polysaccharides, which not only can help lower blood sugar levels but also can boost the immune system. Siberian ginseng is considered to be an adaptive which can ease stress and return the body to its normal balance.

    Stevia

    • Stevia has been used for many years as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer. It is a non-caloric herb and is native to Paraguay. It may help in reducing blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

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