Research
Hormonal
Consumption of strawberries (approx. 50g freeze-dried powder or 500g fresh daily) significantly attenuates postprandial inflammatory responses (CRP, IL-6) and improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults.
Include strawberries in your meals, especially those high in carbs. Eating about 10g of freeze-dried strawberry powder (or a standard serving of fresh berries) with your meal can significantly blunt the inflammatory spike and insulin response that typically follows eating.
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The results showed that acute strawberry consumption considerably attenuated the postprandial inflammatory response, as indicated by C-reactive protein and IL-6 levels decrease and postprandial insulin response reduction.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple human crossover trials (acute and chronic) with consistent results, though sample sizes are moderate.
Source
Strawberry as a health promoter: an evidence based review
Francesca Giampieri et al. · Food & Function · 2015
DOI 10.1039/c5fo00147a
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