Product
Introduction
Lagerstroemia Speciosa L. is a medicinal plant growing in
India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Banaba Leaf Extract contains a
triterpenoid compound known as Corosolic Acid. Banaba is traditionally used to
brew tea of the leaves as a treatment for diabetes and hyperglycemia.
Researches indicate that the hypoglycemia effect of Banaba Leaf Extract is
similar to that of insulin ¨C which induces glucose transport from the blood
into body cells. In many cases, fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin are
related to appetite, hunger and various food cravings ¨C particularly cravings
for carbohydrates such as bread and sweets. By keeping blood sugar and insulin
levels in check, Banaba would be an effective supplement for promoting weight
loss. The content of Corosolic Acid in NOVNAT´s products is from 1% to 20%
through HPLC analysis.
Product Specification
1%, 2%, 6%, 20% Corosolic Acid
Different specs of Banaba Leaf Extracts available
Physiological Functions
• Lower plasma glucose levels and stimulate glucose uptake to balance
blood sugar and insulin levels, which have been demonstrated in cell culture,
animal and human studies. In isolated cells, the active ingredient of Banaba
Extract, Corosolic Acid, is known to stimulate glucose uptake. In diabetic mice,
rats and rabbits, Banaba feeding reduces elevated blood sugar and insulin levels
to normal. In humans with type II diabetes, Banaba Extract, at a dose of 16-48
mg per day for 4-8 weeks, has been shown to be effective in reducing blood sugar
levels (5%-30% reduction) and in maintaining tight control of blood sugar
fluctuations.
• Control appetite and food cravings (especially carbohydrate cravings), thus
promote weight loss. This is an interesting ¡°side-effect¡± of tight control of
blood sugar and insulin levels. Banaba significantly promotes weight loss (an
average of 2-4 lbs. per month) ¨C without significant dietary alterations.
Applications
• Pharmaceutical stuff
• Functional food and beverage
• Food additive
Safety
Banaba Leaf Extract has been shown to be safe and effective as a dietary
supplement to help reduce elevated levels of sugar and insulin in the blood. No
adverse side effects are found at suggested dosage of Banaba Extract. High doses
should be avoided, however, to prevent possible hypoglycemic effects (headache,
dizziness, fatigue) commonly associated with extremely low blood glucose levels.
