It is known that we can improve long term blood sugar control in many safe and effective ways. It’s not always so strait forward, and as you age, and with variations in stress, or medical conditions, or hydration, it all can affect your blood sugar.
Consuming a healthy diet is one of the best ways to control your blood sugar.
Digestion is the first step for processing our food into blood sugar, so if probiotics helps you have a healthy gut, it should also translate into a healthier blood sugar. However, you do need to consult your physician if you are selecting actual dietary supplements to control your blood sugar. Some supplements actually have some sugar in them, but hopefully we mostly are avoiding those! Others have been studied in diabetics to be helpful but may not have any real effects if you’re not a diabetic.
Some supplement products that claim to lower fasting blood sugar, and lower Hba1c levels may not have valid research to back up those claims. But there is some good research on chromium for diabetics.
Several supplements may help support healthy blood sugar levels, particularly for people with insulin resistance or those aiming to maintain balanced blood sugar. Here are some of the most commonly recommended supplements for blood sugar control:
Before starting any supplement, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare provider, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications for diabetes or other related issues.
Also, it’s important for your physician to determine whether your supplements will affect any medications or hormones you are also being prescribed, which can happen with aloe vera and berberine both thought to be generally helpful in lowering blood sugar.
