GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
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.
Check your exact drug list before starting.
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract | 1.33 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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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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View the full label (PDF)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 with299 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice contains banaba, which interacts with blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, and a group of transporter proteins (OATP substrates) that affect how your body absorbs certain medications.
The most serious concern is with blood pressure and diabetes medications — banaba can lower both blood pressure and blood sugar on its own, so taking it alongside drugs that do the same may cause them to drop too far.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
With blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), the risk is additive lowering — your pressure could fall more than intended. The same goes for diabetes drugs: banaba may enhance their blood-sugar-lowering effect, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Additionally, banaba inhibits OATP transporters in your gut and liver, which can reduce how much of certain medications your body absorbs, potentially making them less effective.
Altogether, these interactions span 299 individual medications. Before you start this product, use the medication checker below to see if any of your prescriptions are affected — especially if you take blood pressure or diabetes medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract interact with 299 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GlucoHelp Banaba leaf extract
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Glucohelp Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Glucohelp Banaba Leaf Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach 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 extract
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract, from the product label.
Botanic Choice
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- Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
- City
- Hobart
- State
- IN
- ZipCode
- 46342
- Phone Number
- 1-800-644-8327
- Web Address
- www.botanicchoice.com
GlucoHelp Banaba Leaf Extract by Botanic Choice: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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