This study evaluates the effects on taking tea prepared from Moringa oleifera Lam.
on blood sugar levels in humans. Two groups of individuals were tested – people
with normal fasting blood sugar levels (60-120 mg/dl) and those with hyperglycemic
fasting blood sugar levels (>120 mg/dl). Among the 43 patients tested, 30 belonged
to the normal group and 13 to the hyperglycemic group. Results showed that blood
sugar levels of people in the normal group were not significantly changed 2 hours
after taking the tea. However, for hyperglycemic individuals, the blood sugar levels
significantly dropped after 2 hours. A mean drop of 28.15 mg/dl in the blood sugar
levels was observed among the hyperglycemic patients. The results point to the
benefit of using Moringa oleifera Lam. tea in the management of hyperglycemia.