Q: Ok, here is a specific question. Stated in the literature of Goji, it says that is can be beneficial for people with the onset of diabetes. Will it lower blood sugar in someone who has had diabetes for a while and is taking medication? And what are the long term benefits?
This information is not specific in the items I have read on the internet.
Thank you.
A: Teresa,
Diabetes is a self created condition, meaning it is caused by long term carbohydrate intake. Eventually the body can’t metabolize the sugar any more so the body putting it into the blood rather than the cell. As long as a person hasn’t developed insulin dependency the condition (in my opinion) can be reversed. A low glycemic diet needs to be followed religiously!
As far as goji juice goes: there is data I have read that suggests it will aid in reducing glucose levels. What it will do on an individual basis I can’t answer that.
I know that a person’s diet is the most important aspect to correcting non-insulin dependent diabetes. Next comes antioxidants of which goji possesses high levels.
Literature suggests that the long term benefits of consuming goji, is greater health and wellbeing.
Sincerely,
Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.
