Banaba leaves come from the tree of the same name. Almost every part of the tree offers medicinal properties. They contain over 40 bioactive compounds, of which corosolic acid and ellagic acid stand out. Itso also offers multiple health benefits:
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☑️May help control blood sugar levels: Researchers attribute its antidiabetic effect to corosolic acid, it lowers blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity, enhancing glucose uptake, and inhibiting alpha-glucosidase. That’s why it’s claimed to have an insulin-like effect.
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☑️Antioxidant activity: Banaba leaves can neutralize free radicals due to their high content of antioxidants like phenols and flavonoids, as well as quercetin and corosolic, gallic, and ellagic acids.
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☑️May offer anti-obesity benefits: Studies have linked banaba leaves with anti-obesity activity, as they may inhibit adipogenesis and lipogenesis. Also, polyphenols in the leaves, such as pentagalloylglucose (PGG), may prevent fat cell precursors from transforming into mature fat cells.
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