A Simple Way to Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes Revealed 0 52

Chinese scientists have found an unexpected ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes — traditional Liu Bao tea. In an experiment on mice, the extract of this beverage reduced blood sugar levels, improved lipid metabolism, and protected the liver from inflammation. The results of the study were published in Nutrients.

The effect was found to be related not only to the tea itself but also to its influence on gut microbiota. The extract reduced the number of harmful bacteria and increased the proportion of those that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that strengthen the intestinal barrier and help the liver cope with stress.

When researchers suppressed the microbiota with antibiotics, the protective effect of the tea disappeared. This confirmed that the main mechanism of the beverage's action is related to its influence on intestinal microorganisms.

According to the authors, regular consumption of Liu Bao tea may become an accessible and safe way to prevent type 2 diabetes. Active substances were found in its composition — quercetin, luteolin, and genistein, which could serve as the basis for new anti-diabetic drugs.