Peppers and Insulin

By: Jean Carper

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A new Australian study says eating hot chili peppers may help fight diabetes by reducing the insulin needed to control blood sugar spikes, especially in overweight people.

Insulin production dropped, and the liver cleared 30% more insulin from the blood when obese subjects ate a diet spiked with chili vs. a bland diet. Researchers are not sure how hot peppers help regulate insulin, but they say eating them regularly may help cut diabetes risk.

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janehurley

Sep. 13, 2009 2:28 pm

great very helpful i'll eat more now.

katiecj

Sep. 21, 2009 2:07 pm

My insulin has been decreased in half! I made the Authentic Enchiladas Verdes (from this website) and starting using the salsa all the time. Couldn't figure out why I had to decrease my insulin use until I read this!

MARYANNDONAGHY

Nov. 10, 2009 7:21 am

I did not know this. I love peppers & will try to use them more. If it helps, it's certainly a great way to help control your bg. Glad I read this article.

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