Drink this spice mixed with milk before sleeping at night, blood sugar will remain under control, scientists claimed…

New Delhi:- Nutmeg, known as net mug in English, is a seed that is commonly used as a spice in Indian kitchens. The fleshy red mesh-like peel on the kernel of the nutmeg seed is known as Javitri, which is also used as a spice. Most of the spices found in Indian kitchen work as herbs. One of these is nutmeg and mace. Mace and nutmeg not only enhance the taste of the dish but also protect our health. According to many researches, nutmeg and mace are used to control blood sugar level, know how through this news.

Benefits of Mace

Actually, mace contains vitamins A, B1, C, and B2. Along with this, it also contains minerals, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and zinc. Which is helpful in reducing blood sugar level. It is considered a beneficial medicine for people suffering from diabetes. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, a study conducted on rats showed that mace extract was quite effective in reducing blood sugar levels.

Mace has anti-diabetic properties and helps in controlling blood sugar. Antioxidants present in mace protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals cause damage to cells and increase oxidative stress. Diseases like diabetes can occur due to oxidative stress. The anti-inflammatory properties present in mace can be helpful in preventing inflammation in cells.

Benefits of nutmeg

In another study, nutmeg seed extract significantly reduced blood sugar levels in hyperglycemic rats. Nutmeg also has anti diabetic properties. Nutmeg contains OK triterpenes. By consuming it, weight is reduced and type 2 diabetes can be kept under control. Nutmeg has antibacterial properties, it is also helpful in fighting Streptococcus mutans which causes cavity in teeth. It binds to PPAR alpha and gamma receptors. It helps in reducing blood sugar level. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Nutmeg also reduces the risk of diabetes related complications.

Other benefits of nutmeg and mace

According to WebMD, nutmeg and mace help in reducing anxiety as well as depression due to their antidepressant properties. Consuming it as a spice in your regular diet helps in increasing digestion. Additionally, for centuries, nutmeg has been used as a home remedy to manage diarrhea and gas in infants. It also helps reduce inflammation and provides relief from joint pain. Nutmeg is used on a large scale as a part of many Ayurvedic medicines and formulations used to promote sexual health. Nutmeg is also used to make perfume and toothpaste. Applying nutmeg powder with honey or milk on the face helps in controlling extra oil and pigmentation goes away.

How to use it?

To control the increased blood sugar level in a diabetic patient's body, before sleeping at night, take a glass of warm milk and mix nutmeg powder in it and drink it. With this, the problem of insomnia can also be curbed, and problems related to weight loss and digestion will also go away.

Nutmeg and mace can also be consumed in many types of dishes. This will maintain taste along with health.

Nutmeg and mace can also be used as a decoction by boiling them in water.

Mace can also be added to tea and drunk hot. This increases immunity and also helps in preventing problems caused by changes in weather.

Its aroma and taste are quite good, hence, many people consume it by sprinkling it on donuts, cakes, puddings, custards, even sweet potatoes.

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