date:Nov 14, 2012
A flavonoid found in green tea helped reduce spikes in blood glucose levels by 50% in mice fed a starchy diet, according to a new study published online in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. The findings suggest epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may help humans control the typical blood sugar increases brought on when they eat starchy foods, like breads and bagels.
For the study, Penn State food scientists separated mice into several groups based on body weight. After a fasting