Banaba Leaf Extract

Banaba Leaf Extract, with 1%, 2%, 5%, 10% Corosolic Acid, extracted by water and grain alcohol.
Banaba Leaf Extract, with 1%, 2%, 5%, 10% Corosolic Acid, extracted by water and grain alcohol.

Physiological Functions
1. 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.
2. 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) without significant dietary alterations.

Applications
1. Pharmaceutical stuff
2. Functional food and beverage
3. 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.