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Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes

Russian researchers found the protein in a West African berry could help reduce blood sugar spikes after meals, though it remains in early study stages.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised, the sweet protein.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRussian researchers report that brazzein, a protein found in a West African berry, could help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA natural sweetener that might help millions of people managing diabetes. That is genuinely lovely news.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLovely. It's a study, Vera. Not a cure, not a shelf at the grocery store.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEarly results. No word yet on when you could buy it.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSweet without the crash. I'd stir it into everything.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIncluding your coffee, which is already a crime.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd what's the surge price on a berry protein that the grocery algorithm hasn't priced yet? Give it a week.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBrock, is it sunny enough for a sweet forecast?

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