Scientists at Urmia University of Medical Sciences have found that taking turmeric and vitamin D supplements might help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood pressure better.
Turmeric is a yellow spice often used in Asian cooking. It has something called “curcuminoids,” which are the parts of turmeric that make it special for health.
Vitamin D is something our body makes when we’re out in the sun. It’s also in some foods we eat and is really important for strong bones.
Earlier studies have already shown that turmeric and vitamin D can do a lot of good things for our bodies. They can help reduce swelling, fight off infections, slow down cancer growth, and keep our bones healthy.
But not much was known about how they affect blood pressure, especially in people who have type 2 diabetes.
The Study: How Was It Done?
For this research, 80 people with type 2 diabetes and low levels of vitamin D were studied for 12 weeks. These folks were divided into four groups.
One group took turmeric supplements, another took vitamin D, a third took both, and the last group took a “placebo,” which is like a sugar pill that doesn’t do anything. Before and after this, everyone had their blood pressure checked.
What they found was pretty interesting. Vitamin D helped to lower both the top and bottom numbers in the blood pressure readings. Turmeric mainly lowered the bottom number.
And when people took both, the turmeric actually made the vitamin D less effective at lowering the top number but together they did a good job of lowering the bottom number.
It sounds complicated, but what it really means is that each has its own unique way of helping, and sometimes they can work even better together.
What Does It All Mean?
If you’re someone dealing with type 2 diabetes, this could be good news for you. Turmeric and vitamin D might help you manage your blood pressure.
But it’s not as simple as just popping these supplements. First off, more research needs to be done to figure out the best amount to take.
Secondly, you should always talk to your doctor before starting any new kind of treatment. Your healthcare plan might include other things too, like medication, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and finding ways to relax and de-stress.
Besides turmeric and vitamin D, other natural stuff can help manage diabetes-related problems.
For example, some studies suggest that olive oil can help lower your cholesterol, and honey might help control sugar levels in your blood.
So, what foods should you consider? Turmeric is found in curry powder and dishes that have curry in them.
For vitamin D, you could eat more fatty fish like salmon, or eggs. Some foods like cereal and orange juice have vitamin D added to them, so they’re also good choices.
In the end, this study adds another piece to the puzzle of how to live a healthier life with type 2 diabetes. It might not be the whole answer, but it’s a step in the right direction.
If you care about blood pressure, please read studies about unhealthy habits that could increase high blood pressure risk, and eating eggs in a healthy diet may reduce risks of diabetes, high blood pressure.
For more information about blood pressure, please see recent studies that early time-restricted eating could help improve blood pressure, and results showing 12 foods that lower blood pressure.
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