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Cordyceps-Fermented Insects May Help Control Blood Sugar

Cordyceps-Fermented Insects May Help Control Blood Sugar

Cordyceps

What they found

Edible insects fermented with cordyceps promoted glucose absorption and gained protein while losing carbohydrates.

Edible insects fermented with cordyceps promoted glucose absorption and gained protein while losing carbohydrates.

The number

six edible insects

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – cell study

Lab – cell study

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris

Published in

Journal of Medicinal Food

Journal of Medicinal Food

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Fermented Insects

Fermented Insects

Research shows that edible insects fermented with cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) could help fight diabetes by promoting glucose absorption. The study examined six edible insects including silkworms and crickets, finding that the fermentation process increased protein content while decreasing carbohydrates.

Research shows that edible insects fermented with cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) could help fight diabetes by promoting glucose absorption. The study examined six edible insects including silkworms and crickets, finding that the fermentation process increased protein content while decreasing carbohydrates.

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