Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Herbal Extracts Plus is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Purpose of Formulation:
Support for Blood Sugar Reduction is our unique formula of superior herbal supplements that support the body in efficiently lowering high blood sugar levels and maintaining its normal balance.

Ingredients:
A mixture of 70% Bitter Melon 10:1 and 30% Gymnema (25% Gymnemic Acids)

Bitter Melon is an important food and medicinal staple in tropical parts of the world. Perhaps more importantly, Bitter Melon shows great promise in recent studies for the treatment of diabetes and other serious diseases. There is growing evidence that Bitter Melon may be helpful in the treatment of Type-2, adult-onset diabetes. In clinical and lab tests, the herb showed some ability to reduce rises in blood sugar after eating. Constituents, charantin and polypeptide-b, appeared to help reduce blood glucose and urine glucose levels in subjects with diabetes mellitus, and by improving utilization of carbohydrates, there was also a decrease in the frequency of urination. (Click here for more information on Bitter Melon)

The Hindu name for Gymnema is Gurmar, and it means "Sugar Destroyer." That tells you almost all you'll need to know about this herb. For two thousand years it has been used as an alternative medicine to reduce excessively high blood sugar levels, apparently by boosting the amount of insulin available to process sugar. Gymnema is said to help lower blood sugar levels in type-2, adult onset diabetics by blocking sugar's efficacy in the system and reducing blood sugar levels after sugar consumption. Although it is not exactly clear as to how this herb works, substances in Gymnema's leaves, called gymnemic acids, are believed to increase the flow of insulin in the pancreas (boosting the amount available to process sugar), or possibly regenerate the cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. Other research has claimed that Gymnema reduces glucose absorption from the intestine, improves uptake of glucose into cells and prevents adrenal hormones from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, thereby reducing blood-sugar levels. It is interesting to note that the active ingredient, gymnemic acid, is an organic acid, atomically composed similarly to glucose molecules. The molecules fill the receptor sites in the intestines when gymnemic acid fills the receptors on the outer layers of the intestines, blocking the absorption of sugar molecules. Gymnema also blocks the taste of sugar on the tongue. The similar molecular structure of gymnemic acid and glucose has the same effect of filling receptor sites on the taste buds for several hours. The effect of suppressing the desire for sweets seems to further support both its use in lowering blood sugar levels, as well as its use for weight control. (Click here for more information on Gymnema)

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
People with diabetes should only use this blend to lower blood sugar under the clinical supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. This product cannot be used in place of insulin to control blood sugar by people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Capsule Size:
We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" capsules for all of our encapsulated products. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs of powdered herb material.