Glucofit Banaba is a banaba dietary supplement naturally extracted from the leaves of the Lagerstroemia speciosa plant.
This renowned Asian plant helps support normal blood sugar levels.
Its content of corosolic acid, its most active compound, is standardized to 18% for maximum effectiveness.
A dietary supplement derived from banaba, an Asian plant
Native to tropical Asia, banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) belongs to the Lythraceae family.
Growing in the forests of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan, it displays beautiful flowers ranging from bright pink to purple, making it a popular ornamental tree.
What are the benefits of Glucofit Banaba for blood sugar?
It is the leaves of the banaba that are of particular interest to the scientific community.
Used for centuries in the traditional pharmacopoeia of Southeast Asia, they were consumed as extracts or teas to help maintain normal blood sugar levels and support weight control.
The effects of banaba leaves on blood sugar levels are currently the subject of several studies, highlighting the key role of their main active ingredient: corosolic acid.
In Glucofit Banaba, the corosolic acid content is standardized to 18% for optimal action on blood glucose metabolism.
Daily serving: 2 capsules
Number of servings per bottle: 60 |
Quantity
per serving |
| GlucoHelp®: banaba extract (Lagerstroemia speciosa) standardised to provide 18% (1,8 mg) corosolic acid |
10 mg |
Other ingredients: acacia gum, white rice flour.
GlucoHelp®, Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. |
adults. Take 2 capsules per day, one after breakfast and one after dinner. Each capsule contains 5 mg of GlucoHelp®.
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