Popping a vitamin C tablet twice a day could help more than one million Aussies with type two diabetes lower blood sugar levels, according to a new study. Researchers at Melbourne's Deakin University found taking two 500mg doses after meals can lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood sugar spikes for those with the disease. The findings published in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal found participants had a 36 per cent drop in their blood sugar spike after meals. 'Vitamin C's antioxidant properties can help counteract the high levels of free radicals found in people with diabetes.' Study participants with hypertension also had their blood pressure levels drop while taking the vitamin C tablets, he added.

Source: Daily Mail February 11, 2019 09:23 UTC