The Claim
In adults with type 2 diabetes, consuming 1 liter of water daily before meals for 8 weeks is associated with a mean reduction of 13.37 mg/dL in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
What the research says
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Adults with type 2 diabetes who drink 1 liter of water before each meal for 8 weeks have an average decrease of 13.37 mg/dL in LDL cholesterol.
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In adults with type 2 diabetes, consuming 1 liter of water daily before meals for 8 weeks is associated with a mean reduction of 13.37 mg/dL in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), indicating a potential benefit for cardiovascular risk reduction.
Drinking water before meals dilutes the blood, which tells the brain to stop releasing a hormone that tells the liver to make more sugar and fat. With less of this hormone, the liver produces fewer fat particles that become bad cholesterol, and the body also eats less food because the stomach feels full, leading to less fat in the blood.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with type 2 diabetes who drank a liter of water before each meal for 8 weeks had lower 'bad' cholesterol levels than those who didn't, which may help protect their hearts.
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