In just 34 years, the number of people with diabetes rose by close to 400%, moving from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. As diabetes cases rise globally, the demand for natural solutions is also increasing. Luckily, mushrooms are effective in diabetes management.

However, with more than 200 edible mushroom species, the big question is, which mushrooms help with diabetes management? According to Nature’s Rise, these six top-rated mushrooms aid blood sugar management.

6 Edible Mushrooms That Help with Diabetes Management

1. Lion’s Mane

Known as Hericium Erinaceus in the scientific community, Lion’s mane is one of the oldest mushrooms in traditional Chinese medicine. Research has verified that the bioactive compounds in this mushroom are effective in blood sugar control.

A research study conducted in 2013 analyzed the effectiveness of Lion’s mane mushroom in fighting high blood sugar levels. In this study, the researchers induced diabetes in rats by administering Streptozotocin (STZ).

After 28 days of administering an aqueous extract of Lion’s mane, the researchers noticed a significant drop in the blood sugar levels of diabetic rats. This study indicates that the mushroom can help people who are diabetic fight hyperglycemia.

2. Oyster Mushrooms

High in protein and low in carbs, oyster mushrooms are highly beneficial for diabetic patients. In addition, the bioactive compounds in oyster mushrooms have also shown therapeutic potential in people with high blood sugar levels.

One research study analyzed the effect of oyster mushrooms on people with diabetes. The researchers gave 89 diabetic people an oyster mushroom extract for one week. The researchers then paused giving the people who have diabetes the extract for a week before resuming for an extra week.

The results from the study indicated that during the weeks the people with diabetes were taking the extract, their blood glucose levels were lower. While the researchers did not examine how the mushroom lowered blood glucose levels, the study confirmed that the oyster fungus could fight hyperglycemia. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uk2bP4