The Truth About Herbal Tea & Blood Sugar: An Evidence-Based Guide

🔬 How to Use This Tea Safely & Effectively
The Evidence-Based Brewing Method:

Use Loose Leaf/Whole Ingredients: Pre-packaged tea bags often contain lower-quality, powdered ingredients with reduced potency.

Fenugreek Preparation: Lightly crush or grind the seeds before steeping to release more active compounds.

Steeping Time: 5-7 minutes is sufficient. Over-steeping green tea can make it bitter and increase caffeine extraction.

Timing: Drinking it 30 minutes before a meal may help moderate the post-meal glucose spike due to fenugreek’s fiber content.

Sweetener: If needed, use stevia or monk fruit (both have minimal effect on blood glucose).

Realistic Expectations:

This tea should be viewed as a complementary therapy, not a primary treatment.

Effects are modest and cumulative—don’t expect dramatic overnight changes.

The benefits come from daily, consistent use over weeks and months.
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