6. Manage Diabetes
Sugar is irresistible. It can be found in sweets or cakes, as well as the box of chocolates that you left at number 5. If diabetes runs in your family, it’s a bad thing to hear. This is especially true for someone with a sweet-tooth. You’ll be glad to know that nettle can also help control diabetes! Stinging nettles actually contain compounds that mimic insulin’s effects.
A number of studies have shown that the stinging-nettle can also reduce glucose levels. In a study of 46 participants, taking 500mg of stinging-nettle extract 3 times daily resulted in a significant reduction in blood sugar levels. Stinging nettles are a great alternative to other medicines when taken in the correct amount. However, more research needs to be done before this can be proven.
