Sweet Protein Brazzein Shows Promise in Reducing Blood Sugar Spikes, Study Finds

A new study published in the Clinical Nutrition ESPEN journal indicates that the sweet protein brazzein, derived from the West African oubli plant, may help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. Researchers observed lower blood sugar spikes in participants who consumed brazzein-sweetened ice cream compared to sugar-sweetened versions, with the most notable reductions seen in individuals with type 2 diabetes.