Banaba Leaf
Also known as: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia, Banaba
Overview
Banaba Leaf is a plant whose leaves have been used for anti-diabetic purposes. It contains a variety of molecules such as corosolic acid which may confer benefit to glucose control. Lagerstroemia is the species of plant commonly known as Banaba. It is a herb with a blend of compounds that, holistically, seem to be catered towards being anti-diabetic in nature. It can inhibit uptake (digestion and absorption) of carbohydrates to a degree, and can also aid in their deposition into cells from the blood stream (resulting in a reduction in blood sugar).
Benefits
Banaba Leaf works by inhibiting the uptake of carbohydrates, which reduces their digestion and absorption. Additionally, it aids in the deposition of glucose into cells from the bloodstream, thereby helping to lower blood sugar levels.
How it works
The primary benefits of Banaba Leaf include its potential to improve glucose control and assist in managing blood sugar levels, particularly for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. It may also contribute to overall metabolic health.
Side effects
An oral supplement of 3,000mg of the leaf extract from Banaba appears to be used with efficacy. Other Banaba supplements may have concentrated supplements which increase the corosolic acid content, in which a 2:1 extract of 1,500mg would be equivalent to the 3,000mg leaf extract. Although the above dose is currently recommended, it is not known if this is the optimal dose or not. Furthermore, it is not known whether or not this supplement needs to be taken with meals, although it is recommended out of prudency for the purposes of helping glucose tolerance to take it with meals.
Dosage
The text does not provide specific side effects, safety concerns, or contraindications for Banaba Leaf.
FAQs
What is Banaba Leaf?
Banaba Leaf is a plant whose leaves have been used for anti-diabetic purposes.
What are the benefits of Banaba Leaf?
The primary benefits of Banaba Leaf include its potential to improve glucose control and assist in managing blood sugar levels.
How should Banaba Leaf be taken?
An oral supplement of 3,000mg of the leaf extract from Banaba is recommended.
Are there any side effects of Banaba Leaf?
The text does not provide specific side effects for Banaba Leaf.
