Post by Joey Smith on Aug 30, 2007 21:35:44 GMT -5
Banaba leaf extract by Ray Sahelian, M.D. (index of hundreds of health topics)
Banaba has been used in the Philippines for blood sugar control. See diabetes for information on supplements and herbs that have an influence on blood sugar, including lipoic acid. One of the active ingredients in banaba leaf is corosolic acid and there has been some research done with banaba in Japan. As of July 2006, I have not come across any human studies with banaba, but there has been at least one human study with corosolic acid (an extract found in banaba) that showed improvement in blood sugar control in type II diabetics. At this point it is difficult to predict the blood sugar response to a banaba supplement and it is difficult to know what dosage works best and how often to take a banaba supplement. If you are a type II diabetic, discuss with your doctor regarding the use of a banaba supplement to see if this herbal supplement is appropriate for your particular condition.
Banaba has been used in the Philippines for blood sugar control. See diabetes for information on supplements and herbs that have an influence on blood sugar, including lipoic acid. One of the active ingredients in banaba leaf is corosolic acid and there has been some research done with banaba in Japan. As of July 2006, I have not come across any human studies with banaba, but there has been at least one human study with corosolic acid (an extract found in banaba) that showed improvement in blood sugar control in type II diabetics. At this point it is difficult to predict the blood sugar response to a banaba supplement and it is difficult to know what dosage works best and how often to take a banaba supplement. If you are a type II diabetic, discuss with your doctor regarding the use of a banaba supplement to see if this herbal supplement is appropriate for your particular condition.