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GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Botanic Choice

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract is a dietary supplement by Botanic Choice with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 299 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract. Banaba is a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine, and this extract concentrates its active compounds.

The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and magnesium stearate — which are common fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: blood sugar support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, hyperglycemia, glycemic control.
  • The closest evidence on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Banaba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence for banaba in managing diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome is insufficient in the data we hold. Studies haven't yet established reliable proof that it works for these conditions, so we can't tell you whether it's effective for these uses based on current research.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Banaba extract appears to be well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been well established, so we don't have much data on what happens if you take it for months or years. Dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, and other effects have been reported in some cases, though it's unclear whether banaba alone or a combination product caused them.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Banaba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 299 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take blood pressure medications or diabetes drugs, this is the key thing to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist first — banaba may lower blood pressure and blood sugar further. Also flag any medications that are OATP substrates (a transporter-related group), since banaba can reduce how much your body absorbs of them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract may be worth considering if you're interested in plant-based support for blood sugar, but the evidence for it isn't yet solid. The main caution is if you take blood pressure or diabetes medications — banaba could amplify their effects.

Before you start, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure this product won't interfere with them.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Botanic Choice
Barcode (UPC) 703308821444
Net contents 60 Vege Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199887
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vege Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vege Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
703308821444
IngredientAmount% DV
GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract1.33 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Quality since 1910 Essentials

Blood sugar support

Formulation

Gluten free Non GMO

Seals/Symbols

Gluten free Non GMO

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 vege capsule twice daily, after morning and evening meals, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician.

Brand IP Statement(s)

IBG Indiana Botanic Gardens

GlucoHelp is a registered trademark of Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.

Precautions

Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.

For your protection, this container has an outer safety seal. (Do not accept if missing or broken.)

Keep out of reach of children

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

General

C-106151

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GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vege Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract

Interacts with
299 drugs
1.33 mg per serving Form: Corosolic Acid

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...

GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice Drug Interactions

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299Drugs
299 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract3 drug types · 299 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract, from the product label.

Botanic Choice

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Name
Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
City
Hobart
State
IN
ZipCode
46342
Phone Number
1-800-644-8327
Web Address
www.botanicchoice.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice: Common Questions

Does GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract has a known interaction with 299 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in either situation, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about other options if you're pregnant or nursing.
Does banaba actually work for blood sugar or diabetes?
The evidence we have isn't reliable enough to say. We can't rate banaba as proven effective for diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome based on current research, so we don't know whether it'll help you.
What are the side effects?
Banaba extract appears generally well tolerated. Some people have reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, and a few other effects, though it's not always clear whether banaba alone caused them. Long-term safety isn't well established.
Why can't I take this with blood pressure or diabetes medications?
Banaba can lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own. If you take it alongside medications that do the same thing, both effects can add up — your pressure or blood sugar could drop more than your doctor intended. That's why it's important to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What's in the capsule besides banaba?
The capsule contains rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and magnesium stearate — these are inactive fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.

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The Full Monographs Behind GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Banaba 7 references
  1. Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
  2. Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
  3. Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
  4. Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
  5. Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
  6. Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple

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