Presently 8.5% of
adults worldwide population have diabetes, the World Health Organization (WHO)
report. By 2030, diabetes may be the seventh leading cause of death. A number
of factors increase a person's risk of developing diabetes, including a family
history of the disease. Lifestyle factors also play a role.
Okro known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers, ochro or gumbo, is a flowering
plant in the mallow family. Scientifically
known as Abelmoschus esculentus. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. Okro is a good source of many
important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium and more.
Okra may help
reduce blood sugar levels in some people with diabetes. Research into the
effects of this seedy vegetable is still in the early stages, but the results
are promising.
HOW DOES OKRO
REDUCE DIABETES
INCREASES SUGAR UPTAKE BY MUSCLES
A substance called myricetin is present in okra and
some other foods which increases uptake of sugar in the rats' muscles, lowering
their blood sugar. Myricetin may also reduce other risk factors for diabetes.
REDUCTION IN BLOOD SUGAR RISE AFTER EATING
Researchers fed rats liquid sugar
as well as purified okra through a feeding tube. Rats who consumed the okra
experienced a reduction in blood sugar rise after feeding. The study's authors
think this is because the okra blocked the absorption of sugar in the
intestines.
Okra could reduce the
effectiveness of metformin, and should therefore not be eaten at the same time
as the drug.
LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
A study also showed a link
between eating okra and lower blood sugar. The researchers allowed the blood
sugar of rats with diabetes to stay at high level for 14 days. They then gave
the rats powdered okra peel extracts and seeds.The rats that ate okra had
reduced blood sugar levels after up to 28 days of eating okra.
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