Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes: Study
Summary
A new study tested the sweet protein brazzein as a sugar alternative in ice cream and found it helped reduce blood sugar spikes, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Brazzein is a natural sweetener made from a West African plant and produced using fermentation.Key Facts
- Brazzein is a sweet protein originally from the West African oubli plant.
- It is now mostly made through a fermentation process.
- The study involved 101 adults with a liver condition linked to diabetes and obesity.
- Participants ate vanilla ice cream sweetened with sugar, brazzein, or brazzein plus inulin fiber on different days.
- Blood sugar spikes were lower after eating ice cream containing brazzein compared to sugar.
- The effect was strongest for people with type 2 diabetes.
- The study suggests more research is needed to see if using brazzein long-term improves health.
- The WHO advises caution with artificial sweeteners due to possible long-term health risks.
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