Does pomegranate have the effect of lowering blood sugar?
Disease description:
My grandfather has had diabetes for several years. I heard that eating pomegranate can lower blood sugar levels. Does pomegranate have the effect of reducing blood glucose?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Pomegranate helps lower blood sugar, but its effect may not be significant.
Pomegranate contains abundant vitamins and chromium, which can enhance insulin secretion in the human body, thereby promoting the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. This plays a positive role in blood sugar regulation, making pomegranate a food considered beneficial for lowering blood glucose levels. Moreover, other nutrients in pomegranate, such as vitamin C, vitamin B, carbohydrates, and proteins, also provide essential nutritional support to the body. At the same time, pomegranate offers various health benefits, including aiding digestion, preventing gastric ulcers, lowering cholesterol, and improving vision, all of which play important roles in maintaining overall health.
However, it should be noted that although pomegranate has some blood sugar-lowering effects, it cannot be solely relied upon to treat high blood sugar or diabetes. For individuals with hyperglycemia, medication remains the primary treatment method, while dietary adjustments can only serve as an adjunctive approach.
