550mg - 90capsules
Diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses and degenerative arthritic conditions have now become major health problems that is set to double in the next decade. Nutraceuticals offer long term benefits to diabetes with the strongest effect if used in combination. Ampalaya plus is an innovative product compose of 3 herbs: ampalaya, banaba and luyang dilaw. In a double blind study conducted by Dr. Ricardo Quintos of UP College of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, it has been shown to effectively lower blood glucose.
Amplaya ( Bitter melon) (momordica charantia)
Ampalaya is a health food of proven efficacy in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even infections. It is a unique feature of the Okinawan diet and believed to be one of the key in the longevity of the Japanese in Okinawa ( Okinawans have the highest average life expectancy in the world). The bitter alkaloid is momodicin ( a triterpene glycoside) is the active principle. Radioisotope labeled glucose study had shown that the ampalaya increases the utilization of the glucose by the liver. A polypeptide-p had also been identified with insulin-like properties and induces the capacity to regenerate pancreatic beta cells in animal models. Ampalaya also has lipid lowering properties in the presence or absence of diabetes with consequent decrease in triglycerides and cholesterol.
Ampalaya has anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-cancer activity. Data also show that ampalaya has proteins that can inhibit cancer cell line of the prostate, liver, leukemia and sarcomas. As an immuno-stimulant, ampalaya was noted to increase interferon and natural killer cell activity, both helpful in increasing resistance to infection and tumors.
Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)
Banaba is known to lower blood sugar and helps in reducing weight.. The active principle is corosolic acid, a triterpenoid compound, which increases glucose transport. In animal and cell culture studies, there were reductions in blood sugar levels and normalization of insulin levels. Along with the reduction of blood glucose is the reduction in body weight even without dietary restrictions.
Luyang Dilaw (Turmeric)(Curcuma longa linn.)
Turmeric is a traditional spice. Folkloric medicine data indicate that the plant rhizome ( or the roots) is used for dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal pain, fever and as tincture for wounds, also helps lower cholesterol and is found to have antioxidant anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. This herb is also reported to protect the liver and helps maintain liver function in detoxifying the body. There is evidence to show that the luyang dilaw can reduce COX-2 mRNA expression and decrease synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a factor in mechanism of pain, especially joint and muscle pains.
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Ampalaya / Bitter Melon, Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)& Luyang Dilaw (Turmeric).
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One to two capsules 10 minutes before every meal 3x a day
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