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Kuwa and Diabetes Control

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, and managing blood sugar can be a daily struggle. Increasingly, research shows that Kuwa—better known as mulberry leaf—may help. By slowing the body’s absorption of carbohydrates, Kuwa supports healthy blood sugar levels and gives patients another tool for balancing diet and lifestyle.

When we eat bread, rice, or sweets, the body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose through the enzyme alpha-glucosidase. Kuwa leaf naturally inhibits this enzyme, reducing carbohydrate absorption and slowing the rise of blood sugar levels.

In one clinical trial, Kuwa leaf reduced carbohydrate absorption by 21%, resulting in lower post-meal glucose spikes and fewer absorbed calories. For people managing Type II diabetes primarily through diet and exercise, Kuwa offers vital support.

“Mulberry leaf, a simple natural ingredient from a tree, can nutritionally help improve the blood sugar levels in Type II diabetics who struggle every day to follow a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.” — Researcher, Tohoku University, Nippon Medical School

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