Yacon Syrup - The Next Superfood?

3. Prevent Diabetes

Yakon syrup has become very important to those with metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes due to its anti-hyperglycemic effects. Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels swing widely - very low or very high. This prevents your cells from receiving the nutrition they need to function. The fructooligosaccharides in yacon help reduce blood sugar levels by lowering the amount of glucose production in the liver. This is very important for people suffering from metabolic syndrome or diabetes. Researchers are looking into yacon’s potential to increase insulin sensitivity in the body. Insulin sensitivity determines whether your cells can receive nutrient from the blood, delivered through insulin.