Researchers in Nevada set up a careful crossover trial that lasted 28 weeks. Adults with prediabetes joined and none used glucose lowering drugs.
Each person had two periods of 12 weeks. In one period they followed their usual diet. In the other they added a daily dose of freeze dried strawberries equal to about two and a half servings of fresh berries.
Blood was tested at several points, and the team measured fasting glucose. They also measured antioxidant enzymes, total antioxidant capacity, and carotenoids. Markers of vascular inflammation were tracked as well.
The study used mixed model analysis and corrected for several factors. Compliance was high and side effects were few.
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Should you eat strawberries?
This study shows that eating strawberries every day can have real health benefits for people with prediabetes.
The participants who added about two and a half servings of strawberries to their daily diet had better blood sugar levels and stronger natural antioxidant defenses.
Their blood vessels also showed fewer signs of inflammation. Even though not all health markers changed, the overall result was positive.
The findings suggest that a small, natural change like adding strawberries to your diet could help protect against type 2 diabetes and support heart health.
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This article is based on information from MDPI.com.
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