whether compounds in guava leaves may influence carbohydrate digestion or glucose metabolism. Some studies have reported potentially beneficial effects, but results vary, and much of the evidence is still limited.
This does not mean that guava-leaf tea can replace diabetes medication, dietary management, or medical monitoring.
Anyone taking medication that affects blood sugar should be especially cautious with concentrated herbal preparations.
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential
The plant compounds found in guava leaves have also been studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
These effects are particularly interesting in laboratory research, where
