Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Banaba Leaf Extract is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage. Doses of banaba extract in the range of 16-48mg per day, consumed in divided doses with meals, are effective in reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. Higher doses should be avoided due to the potential for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Traditional uses include brewing tea from the leaves as a treatment for diabetes and hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar). The hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) effect of banaba leaf extract is similar to that of insulin – which induces glucose transport from the blood into body cells. Banaba Leaf Extract is a compound that has some preliminary evidence suggesting that it might lower blood sugar levels in type II diabetics. Other preliminary research with obese mice finds banaba may reduce weight, although no human weight loss studies have been conducted.
Banaba leaf extract contains a triterpenoid compound known as corosolic acid – which has actions in stimulating glucose transport into cells. As such, banaba plays a role in regulating levels of blood sugar and insulin in the blood. For some people, fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin are related to appetite, hunger and various food cravings – particularly craving for carbohydrates such as bread and sweets. By keeping blood sugar and insulin levels in check, banaba may be an effective supplement for promoting weight loss in certain individuals.
These statements about Banaba Leaf Extract have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Banaba Leaf Extract is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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