Banaba extract

Botanical Resource:     Lagerstoemia Spesiosa L or Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.)

Part of the Plant Used   Leaf (Dried, 100% Natural)

Active Ingredients       Corosolic acid

CAS No.:              4547-24-4
Molecular formula:      C30H48O4
Molecular weight:       472
 

Product Specification     Corosolic acid  90-98%

Product Introduction

Corosolic acid in the leaf of banaba (Lagerstoemia Spesiosa L) or loquat (Eriobotrya japonica )  is a triterpenoid compound which has actions in stimulating glucose transport into cells. As such, corosolic acid 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, corosolic acid may be an effective supplement for promoting weight loss in certain individuals. The blood sugar regulating properties of corosolic acid have been demonstrated in cell culture, animal and human studies. It is known to stimulate glucose uptake. In diabetic mice, rats and rabbits, banaba extract feeding reduces elevated blood sugar and insulin levels to normal. In humans with type II diabetes, banaba extract, has been shown to be effective in reducing blood sugar levels and maintaining tighter control of blood sugar fluctuations. An interesting (side-effect) of tighter control of blood sugar and insulin levels is a significant tendency of banaba to promote weight loss without significant dietary alterations. It is likely that modulation of glucose and insulin levels reduces total caloric intake somewhat and encourages moderate weight loss.

Physiological Functions

1.        Balances blood sugar

2.        Promotes healthy insulin levels

3.        Controls appetite and food craving (especially carbohydrate cravings)

4.        Promote weight loss

Applications

l    Pharmaceutical stuff

l    Functional food and food addition