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Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine have been using mulberry leaf for over 700 years. Modern science is now investigating why.
How Mulberry Leaf Can Help Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
After eating rice, bread, sweets, or pasta, your blood sugar levels can spike. This roller coaster ride will soon leave you tired, leave you hungry again, and over time, take its toll on your body. Food
Research published in the Journal of Functional Foods and Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice suggests that DNJ in mulberry leaf inhibits an enzyme that breaks down starch into glucose in the intestines. The result? A gentler, slower rise in blood sugar levels after a meal.
People who enjoy mulberry leaf tea with or immediately after a carbohydrate-rich meal often report feeling more stable energy throughout the day.
Surprising Link Between Mulberry Leaf and Normal Blood Pressure
High blood pressure rarely causes any noticeable symptoms—until it does.
Animal and some human studies have shown that the flavonoids in mulberry leaves, particularly quercetin and rutin, promote blood vessel relaxation and healthy endothelial function. Better blood vessel flexibility = easier blood flow = less strain on the heart.
One small clinical study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who took mulberry leaf extract for 12 weeks experienced a slight improvement in systolic blood pressure compared to a placebo.
