Along with Barberry root (Berberis vulgaris), Banaba leaf extract 1% (750 mg) and apple bark extract 90% (11,11 mg) form the core ingredients in Antagolin. While barberry root is fairly well known, Banaba leaf and apple bark are hidden gems – let’s explore their benefits.
The Banaba tree (Lagerstroemia speciosa) grows naturally in Asia, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine to help lower high blood sugar levels. Meanwhile, the bark of the apple tree (Malus domestica) has unique medicinal properties: it contains phlorizin, the first known inhibitor of SGLT-2 (Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2), a protein found in the kidneys that plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels.
Benefits of Banaba leaf
1. Slows sugar absorption in the gut
Banaba leaf extract helps slow down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in your intestines. This means your body absorbs sugar more slowly, helping to reduce blood sugar spikes after meals.
2. Supports insulin function
Banaba leaf contains pentacyclic triterpenoids (PTs), a class of plant-based compounds, which help improve the way your body responds to insulin, by supporting insulin signalling (your body’s way of absorbing sugar into your cells) and energy metabolism (how it turns that food into energy).
3. Helps you feel fuller for longer
Banaba leaf helps with appetite control and satiety by slowing digestion and delaying how quickly food leaves your stomach.
Benefits of apple tree bark extract
1. Helps lower blood sugar levels
Phlorizin naturally targets SGLT-2, which is responsible for reabsorbing most of the sugar your kidney filters. By blocking this process, phlorizin helps to lower blood sugar levels and supports healthier weight management.
2. Supports heart health
Phlorizin is also has been reported to lower the risk of cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It helps prevent heart failure, due to its polyphenol-based antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
Antagolin contains 750 mg of Banaba leaf extract 1% and 11,11 mg of apple bark extract 90%.
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