Banaba Powder

Description
Banaba 4:1 Powdered Extract

Banaba 4:1 Powdered Extract 

Origin:  India (Origin may vary per lot - Refer to certificate of analysis)

Banaba, or Lagerstroemia speciosa, is a tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. It belongs to the genus Lagerstroemia, also known as Crape Myrtle. The tree is widely distributed in India, Malaysia, and the Philippines, where it’s known as Jarul, Pride of India, or Giant Crape Myrtle.

Botanical Name:  Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Parts Used: Leaves

Color: Pale Green-Grey (Due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may vary per lot)

Other Ingredients:  Maltodextrin

Certifications:

*Banaba is a plant native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Research showed that  might help the body use insulin more efficiently.  The hypoglycemic effects of Banaba have been attributed to both corosolic acid as well as ellagitannins. Corosolic acid also exhibits antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities. Antioxidants in the extract may protect the kidneys from damage caused by chemotherapy drugs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3468018/)

*Precautions

Can lower blood sugar.What’s more, a study in an adult with diabetes and impaired kidney function reported that corosolic acid from banaba leaves may lead to kidney damage when taken with diclofenac 

*Additional DISCLAIMER:

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