Banaba Leaf
Banaba is a plant from Southeast Asia traditionally used for blood sugar control. C-grade evidence for moderate blood glucose improvement, but based on only 5 participants! Contains corosolic acid which may enhance glucose uptake. Often found in glucose-support supplement stacks. Evidence is very preliminary - the tiny sample size means low confidence despite the promising effect.
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What it is
Banaba is a plant from Southeast Asia traditionally used for blood sugar control. C-grade evidence for moderate blood glucose improvement, but based on only 5 participants!
Key findings
- Grade C: Blood glucose (Type 2 Diabetes)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Banaba Leaf
Quick Facts: Banaba Leaf
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:1
- Research Outcomes:1
- Key Effect:Type 2 Diabetes
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
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