Uses and Benefits:

Supports healthy blood sugar levels*
Enhances the body's ability to metabolize glucose and fats*
Smoothes sugar spikes from high glycemic meals*
Mimics the life extension potential of calorie-restricted diets*
Contains Gymnema Sylvestre to support healthy blood sugar levels*
Supports pancreas and liver health*

Banaba is an herbal used to support healthy blood sugar levels in some countries such as the Philippines. It is consumed in the form of tea, juice, or a dietary supplement. Banaba Extract is high in corosolic acid, also known as plant insulin. Scientific evidence that supports its use in the treatment of diabetes for humans is scarce; nonetheless, there are some research studies focusing on animals that indicate Banaba Leaf Extract supports healthy blood sugar levels. For instance, studies on mice report that Banaba Leaf Extract reduced blood glucose, significantly increased insulin sensitivity and improved hyperglycemia, and lowered hepatic lipid contents and triglycerides in genetically diabetic mice. The decrease in blood glucose was possibly due to increase in the uptake of glucose.

Banaba is also reported to aid in weight loss. Banaba Extract fed mice had lost more weight than the control group in a scientific study.