Key takeaways
- Banaba contains corosolic acid.
- Bitter melon is a traditional gourd.
- Gymnema reduces sweet taste.
- White mulberry slows carb absorption.
- Check with a doctor if on medication.
Plants have been used to support healthy blood sugar for centuries. RegenVive brings six of the best known together. Here's what each one is.
The glucose metabolism trio
Banaba
A Southeast Asian tree whose leaves contain corosolic acid. It is traditionally brewed as tea in the Philippines and supports glucose metabolism.
Bitter melon
A green, bumpy gourd eaten across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, containing charantin and polypeptide-p.
Gymnema
An Ayurvedic climbing plant called gurmar, "sugar destroyer," because chewing the leaves blocks the taste of sweetness.
At a glance
| Herb | Key compound | Main support |
|---|---|---|
| Banaba | Corosolic acid | Glucose metabolism |
| Bitter melon | Charantin | Healthy blood sugar |
| Gymnema | Gymnemic acids | Blood sugar, cravings |
| Guggul | Guggulsterones | Insulin sensitivity, lipids |
| Juniper berries | Polyphenols | Glucose regulation |
| White mulberry | DNJ | Slows sugar absorption |
Guggul, juniper and white mulberry
Guggul resin from India is used in Ayurveda to support metabolism and healthy lipid levels. Juniper berries provide antioxidants and have been used traditionally for glucose regulation. White mulberry leaf contains DNJ, which slows the enzymes that break down carbohydrates. RegenVive combines all six with seven more ingredients in one capsule taken daily with food.
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) – "Bitter melon" and "Diabetes and dietary supplements."
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – "Gymnema," "Banaba" and "Guggul" (About Herbs).
- Linus Pauling Institute – "Phytochemicals."
Common questions
What is gymnema used for?
Gymnema is traditionally used to support healthy blood sugar and reduce the taste of sweetness, helping curb sugar cravings.
How does white mulberry work?
Its compound DNJ slows the enzymes that break down carbohydrates, so sugar is absorbed more gradually.
Are these herbs safe with diabetes medication?
They can lower blood sugar, so speak with your doctor first.