GlucoCare By Himalaya Overview & Drug Interactions

Supplement: GlucoCare by Himalaya

This product contains

• Pepper

  Ingredient Group	Pepper (unspecified)
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Long Pepper

  Description:

  Indian long pepper, also known as pippali or pipali, is a plant species native to India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Piperaceae family. The fruit of the plant, which has a pungent, slightly sweet flavor, is harvested and dried for use as a spice. Indian long pepper has also been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, pain, poor blood circulation, respiratory disorders, and fever. One of the constituents of Indian long pepper is piperine, which can have wide ranging effects, including increasing the bioavailability (i.e., rate and extent of absorption) of several different drugs. It is often combined with over-the-counter supplements, like turmeric, to increase their absorption.

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  Ingredient Group	Indian Long Pepper
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Ginger

  Description:

  Ginger is a spice native to Asia and part of the Zingiberaceae family. It has a pungent, spicy flavor and is often used to add flavor to dishes and drinks. Ginger has a long history of use in traditional medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other medicinal properties. It is commonly used to treat nausea, motion sickness, and other digestive issues. Ginger is also sometimes used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Ginger supplements generally standardize several compounds found in the root, and are often labeled as containing a certain amount of 'ginger root extract'.

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  Ingredient Group	Ginger
  Category	botanical

  
  

• Amla

  Description:

  Indian gooseberry, also known as amla, is a fruit that is native to India. It is purported to have a range of potential health benefits, including supporting immune function, improving blood cholesterol levels, improving digestion, and reducing inflammation. It is also thought to have antioxidant and anti-aging properties. When used in dietary supplements, typically it will be an extract of the whole fruit and seeds.

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  Ingredient Group	Indian Gooseberry
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Belleric Myrobalan

  Ingredient Group	Belleric myrobalan
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Chebulic Myrobalan

  Ingredient Group	Tropical Almond
  Category	botanical

  
  

• Guggul

  Description:

  Guggal, also known as Commiphora mukul or Indian bdellium, is a species of tree native to India, Pakistan, and parts of the Middle East. It is known for producing a gum resin that has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Guggul is used for a variety of purposes, including for the treatment of joint pain, obesity, and high cholesterol. Many guggal preparations are often standardized to contain 2.5% to 5% guggulsterone.

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  Ingredient Group	Guggul
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Gymnema

  Description:

  Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a plant species native to India and Africa that has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat a range of conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and digestive problems. Gymnema is thought to work by inhibiting the absorption of sugar in the intestines and by increasing the production of insulin in the pancreas. If applied topically to the tongue, it reduces the sweetness and bitter sensation of foods, which may deter excess sugar intake (the plant is sometimes referred to informally as 'the sugar destroyer'). One of the most popular natural medicines utilized for dietary supplements, an extract of the leaf (Gymnema leaf extract) is the most often standardized for use, although the root can be used as well.

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  Ingredient Group	Gymnema
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Kino tree

  Ingredient Group	Indian Kinotree
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Licorice

  Description:

  Licorice, also known as glycyrrhiza, is a plant native to parts of Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The root of the plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is often consumed in the form of candy, tea, and supplements. Licorice has a number of purported health benefits, including the ability to soothe sore throats, reduce inflammation, and improve digestive problems. It may also have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Licorice naturally contains glycyrrhizin, or glycyrrhizic acid, which can have toxic effects if consumed in large amounts. However, licorice can be processed to remove glycyrrhizin, resulting in DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice). Many dietary supplements that contain deglycyrrhizinated licorice are often simply named 'DGL'.

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  Ingredient Group	Licorice
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Casearia esculenta Roxb.

  Ingredient Group	Casearia esculenta
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Jambolan

  Ingredient Group	Jambolan
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Shatavari

  Description:

  Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as asparagus, is a perennial plant native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, western Siberia, and northern Africa. It grows to heights of 30-150 cm and is widely cultivated as a vegetable. Asparagus has been part of the human diet for over 2000 years and possibly much longer. Its shoots or "spears," rhizome, root, and juice are used for food and medicine. Asparagus is a good source of fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, as well as minerals like copper, iron, zinc, manganese, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. It contains flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, oligosaccharides, amino acids, carotenoids, sulfur compounds, steroidal saponins, sterols, and fructans. After ingestion, asparagus produces a distinctive odor in urine due to volatile organic components like asparagusic acid. Asparagus extracts have shown various effects in studies, including anti-allergy, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, diuretic, hepatic, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, and weight-modifying effects. However, some of its constituents, particularly saponins, can irritate mucous membranes and be cytotoxic.

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  Ingredient Group	Asparagus racemosus
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Boerhavia

  Ingredient Group	Boerhavia diffusa
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Sphaeranthus

  Ingredient Group	Indian sphaeranthus
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Tinospora

  Ingredient Group	Tinospora Cordifolia
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Tribulus

  Description:

  Tribulus is a plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to a variety of warm and tropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The plant is known for its spiky, star-shaped flowers and hairy fruit, which contains small, hard seeds. Tribulus is often utilized as an ingredient in dietary supplements and is one of the most commonly used natural medicines in the world. Its most well-known use is as an aphrodisiac, with a purported ability to improve libido and sexual function. It has also been used to boost athletic performance, and reduce inflammation. Most often, it is the leaf, fruit, and root of Tribulus that are used as natural medicine. They contain a number of compounds, including protodioscin, which may influence certain hormones, such as testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone.

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  Ingredient Group	Tribulus
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Phyllanthus amarus

  Description:

  Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is a small herb native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is commonly known by other names, such as "stone breaker" and "seed-on-the-leaf," due to its traditional use in breaking up kidney stones and gallstones. Chanca piedra is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including kidney and gallbladder disorders, liver problems, and urinary tract infections. It is also believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

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  Ingredient Group	Chanca Piedra
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Malay Bush Beech

  Ingredient Group	Malay bush-beech
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Levant Cotton

  Ingredient Group	Levant Cotton
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Shilajeet

  Ingredient Group	Shilajit
  Category	other

  
  

  Bitter Melon

  Description:

  Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or karela, is a tropical fruit native to Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. It is a long, green fruit with a bumpy exterior and flesh that is pale green or white in color. In traditional medicine, bitter melon is purported to have a number of health benefits. It is a rich source of antioxidants and has been historically used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, asthma, and immune conditions.

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  Ingredient Group	Bitter Melon
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Holy Basil

  Description:

  Basil is an herb that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is commonly used in cooking to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is known for its fragrant, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma. Basil also has a history of medicinal use and has been used for headache, stomach spasms, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, peptic ulcers, kidney conditions, the common cold, warts, and parasite infections. Studies of basil show it is a rich source of vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. It is also used as an essential oil, which contains linalool, estragole (methyl chavicol), eugenol, methyl cinnamate, o-cymene, citral, alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene, gamma-terpinene, cineole, menthol, rosmarinic acid, geraniol, and geranial.

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  Ingredient Group	Holy Basil
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Abutilon

  Ingredient Group	Indian mallow
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Turmeric

  Description:

  Turmeric is a commonly used spice and a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is native to India and other parts of South Asia and is known for its bright orange-yellow color and its warm, slightly bitter flavor. In traditional medicine, turmeric is believed to have a number of health benefits due to its high content of antioxidants and other compounds, such as curcumin. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and it is often used to treat a variety of conditions, including joint pain, digestive problems, skin disorders, and respiratory infections. Most dietary supplements that utilize turmeric standardize their products based on a specific amount of curcumin (curcuminoids) per dose. Additionally, turmeric supplements are often paired with black pepper extract (piperine) to improve oral absorption.

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  Ingredient Group	Turmeric
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Rumex maritimus Linn.

  Ingredient Group	Maritime Dock
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Aloe vera

  Description:

  Aloe vera is a plant species that is native to the Arabian Peninsula, but is widely cultivated in other hot, dry climates. It is known for its thick leaves, which contain multiple components, most notably 'aloe gel' and 'aloe latex'. The plant is used in a variety of health care products, including skin care products, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. In traditional medicine, aloe vera is used to treat a wide range of health conditions, including skin conditions, wounds, and digestive problems. It is also used to improve hair and scalp health, and as a natural remedy for constipation.

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  Ingredient Group	Aloe
  Category	botanical

  
  

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