Bitter Melon Extract - Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd), Sanskrit name, Karavella or Karela is a well known Indian fruit (vegetable), has been used since ancient era for the treatment of diabetes (Sanskrit Madhuprameh), intestinal worms, skin disease, wounds and acts as blood purifier. Bitter melon found a second home in the lush valleys of Costa Rica when Asian laborers brought seeds in the 19th century. 
 

Bitter Melon contains an insulin-like molecule called Polypeptide-P or P-Insulin, which helps manage diabetes naturally. According to studies, regular usage may considerably lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Bitter Melon stimulates glucose absorption and helps with glycemic control. It can even assist people who have type 1 diabetes.
 

Some studies suggest that bitter melon extract may also aid in weight management and obesity prevention. It may help reduce fat accumulation in the body, enhance metabolism, and promote feelings of fullness, leading to reduced calorie intake.

 

Cinnamomum Cassia - Cinnamomum Cassia also known as Cassia Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone and similar chemicals that seem to improve insulin sensitivity, which might help blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

Don't confuse cassia cinnamon with other types of cinnamon, including Ceylon cinnamon, Indian cassia, Padang cassia, and Saigon cinnamon. 

 

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL) - Licorice root (Sanskrit name Yashtimadhu means “sweet stick") commonly known as Mulethi in the Indian subcontinent is a famous condiment that is obtained from the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. The root has multiple health benefits used for medicinal purposes. Licorice is also widely used as a flavoring agent in western countries due to the natural sweetness. It is also used as a flavor in tobacco, candies, alcohol, exotic cuisines, natural and artificial sweeteners.  
 

It's also known as a weight loss aid, because it helps to control your appetite while being rich in flavonoids, which are said to prevent obesity.
 

DGL is a form of licorice that people have processed for safer consumption. They remove a substantial amount of a substance called glycyrrhizin. This makes DGL safer for long-term use and has less interactions with medical conditions or medications than licorice extract.

 

Banaba Extract (Lagerstroemia Speciosa) - Banaba also known as Pride of India, Queen's crepe myrtle, and Queen's flower has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes in various parts of the world, especially in Southeast Asia. Banaba consists of several phytoconstituents such as glycosides, flavones, corosolic acid, ellagic acids, triterpenes, and tannins, which are reported to be present in the leaves, stem, flowers, fruit, bark, and roots.

Banaba contains corosolic acid also called "Plant Insulin", which has been studied for its ability to lower blood sugar levels. It may help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose management, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes.

 

L-Taurine - L-taurine is the biologically active form of taurine. It is the specific isomer that is naturally produced and utilized by the body.

L-taurine supports heart health by improving cardiac function and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, enhances exercise capacity, increases muscle strength, and reduces muscle damage, and also has neuroprotective properties and may help improve cognitive function and protect against neurodegenerative diseases.

Mulberry Fruit Powder - Mulberries are tiny fruits filled with numerous nutritious substances, widespread because of their exotic sweet taste. Mulberries are filled with numerous health benefits such as regulating blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol levels and great for boosting digestive health.
 

Mulberries are rich source of Vitamin K and Vitamin C and contain small amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin E. They also contain Riboflavin., iron, minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and zinc, significantly high amounts of anthocyanins. They also contain resveratrol and zeaxanthin.

Yarrow Herb Powder - Legend has it that yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) was named after Achilles, the Greek mythical hero who used it to stop the bleeding in his soldiers' wounds. Popular in European folk medicine, yarrow contains flavonoids, plant-based chemicals that increase saliva and stomach acid to help improve digestion. Yarrow may also relax smooth muscle in the intestine and uterus, which can relieve stomach and menstrual cramps.

Yarrow SFE improves circulating fasting glucose levels, enhances insulin sensitivity, and diminishes hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia.

Cayenne Pepper Extract - Cayenne peppers are long, skinny peppers with a glossy, cherry-red hue. Officially known as Capsicum annum. cayenne peppers are a good source of nutrients. In particular, they are rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K. Capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne pepper extract, has been studied for its potential to improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels. It may help enhance glucose metabolism and reduce insulin resistance, which can be beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition.
 

Alpha Lipoic Acid - Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) produce many health benefits. It reduces inflammation and combats damage from free radicals. It can also help to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation associated with diabetes.
 

There is some evidence that ALA may have at least two positive benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes. A few studies have suggested that alpha-lipoic acid supplements may enhance the body's ability to use its own insulin to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. ALA may help reduce the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy -- nerve damage that can be caused by diabetes.

Juniper Berry Powder - Juniper berries come from evergreen juniper trees. The berries have been used medicinally at least as far back as 1500 BC, and the whole tree has been viewed by many cultures as a protective plant that wards off evil, demons, and witches.
 

Lowering blood sugar is one of the most impressive benefit of Juniper berries. More specifically, it appeared to lower “bad” cholesterol and promote “good” cholesterol, improving overall heart health.