Jamun Seeds In Diabetes: Jamun seeds are considered beneficial in diabetes but is it really so? Let's know from the experts.

Jamun Seeds In Diabetes: Diabetes is a disease in which the body is unable to use insulin properly. This increases the blood sugar level. Now, health experts recommend to control the sugar level along with medicines, correcting the lifestyle and paying special attention to food. Especially including some things in the diet is considered beneficial for controlling blood sugar level. One of these things is jamun seeds or jamun seeds. You must have often heard that eating jamun seeds keeps the blood sugar level under control. But is it really so? Let's know from the experts.

What do the experts say?

During a special conversation with NDTV on the matter, Dr. Swapnil Shikha, Consultant Internal Medicine at Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West, said, 'Jamun has a very low glycemic index (about 25-30), due to which it releases sugar slowly and does not allow blood sugar to increase suddenly. This fruit is rich in fiber, which also shows effect in controlling the sugar level. Apart from this, the antioxidants present in jamun reduce oxidative stress in the body, which improves the condition of diabetes.'

Is it beneficial to eat jamun seeds?

Regarding this question, the doctor says, 'An element called Jambolin is found in the seeds of jamun, which can help in absorbing sugar and preventing it from entering the blood. Some research reports also suggest that making a powder of the dried seeds of jamun and taking it with water on an empty stomach in the morning can help in controlling blood sugar. But it is very important to pay attention to one special thing while taking it.'

This mistake can worsen your health

Dr. Swapnil Shikha says, many people believe that diabetes will be completely cured by consuming more berries and its seeds. However, this is a dangerous misconception. Jamun also contains natural sugar. In such a situation, if it is eaten in large quantities (like 20-25 berries at a time), then it can increase blood sugar further. Similarly, the seed powder should also be taken in limited quantity (about half a teaspoon) and no herbal supplement should be consumed without the advice of a doctor.

The right way and time

Doctors recommend eating half a teaspoon of jamun seed powder as a mid-day snack between lunch or heavy meals. Avoid taking this powder in more than this quantity. Doctors say that jamun and its seeds can be beneficial for diabetes patients, provided they are consumed in limited quantity and in the right way. Also keep in mind that jamun or its seeds are not a medicine, but a supportive food. Use it with the advice of a doctor and never make it a substitute for medicines.