Expert opinion from Kiran Dhaliwal
Master’s Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 3 years of experience · Australia
There has been evidence to show okra can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. There has been many lab studies done confirming okra to help with lowering blood glucose levels. The insoluble fibre in okra helps with stabilizing and slowing the rate at which sugar is absorbed in the intestines. As okra is high in fibre, antioxidants, and important vitamins and minerals it can also help with lowering of cholesterol. There is a gel like substance inside okra which can help bind to cholesterol during digestion eliminating it from your stools.
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Expert opinion from Hannah Purtle
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics · 1 years of experience · Australia
Results from animal studies have shown that consumption of okra powder is effective at lowering blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. However, more high quality evidence is needed to determine if okra has the same effect on human blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.
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Expert opinion from Madison Deakin
Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia
Okra is a great source of fibre and antioxidants which are both very helpful for diabetics because they both have been associated with lowering cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels.
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