Reducing glucose spikes

To reduce glucose spikes, Andrew Huberman suggests several strategies:

1. Cinnamon: Sprinkling cinnamon on foods can adjust the rate of glucose entering the bloodstream by slowing gastric emptying and reducing the glycemic index of foods. However, be cautious not to consume more than about a teaspoon and a half per day due to the coumarin content, which can be toxic at high levels 1.

2. Order of Food Consumption: Eating fibrous foods first, followed by protein and then carbohydrates, can help control the rise in blood glucose levels. This approach helps achieve a more steady increase in glucose and earlier satiety 2.

3. Lemon and Lime Juice: Ingesting lemon or lime juice (a couple of tablespoons) before, during, or after meals can blunt the blood glucose response. This is effective even when consuming large carbohydrate meals. However, if your glucose levels are already low, this can lead to hypoglycemia 3.

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     Cinnamon and Blood Glucose

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     Blunting Blood Glucose

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These methods can help you manage glucose spikes better, especially after meals rich in sugars or carbohydrates.