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Nopal cactus (prickly pear cactus) has shown, in many clinical studies, to reduce hyperglycemia, glycemic index in people with Type II diabetes when taken before or with meals. Nopals have potent antioxidant properties, are a great source of dietary fibers, and rich in vitamins and minerals. These nutrients in Nopal cactus have also shown to enhance the body’s ability to reduce LDL cholesterol levels. 

Extracts from the bark as well as leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots of the cinnamon tree have been used in traditional medicine around the world for thousands of years. Recent studies also suggest that cinnamon supports glucose metabolism, healthy blood sugar balance and healthy cholesterol levels. Cinnamon powder is a patented ingredient extracted from cinnamon bark, and it has no known side effects.

Gymnema Sylvestre (also known as Gurmar “sugar destroyer” in Hindi) is a plant native to India, Africa and Australia. It has been used for thousands of years as a natural treatment for diabetes. In studies, the plant’s active ingredients, such as gymnemic acid, have antidiabetic, anti-sweetener and anti-inflammatory activities. The plant has shown to provide antidiabetic activity to help in controlling blood glucose in diabetes mellitus. 

Humans began to study garcinia cambogia decades ago. The existing data has confirmed that the main active ingredient of garcinia cambogia extract is hydroxycitric acid (HCA) extracted from the peel, which can accelerate fat metabolism and inhibit fatty acids and cholesterol in the human body. The synthesis in the body prevents the conversion of starch in the body into sugar, helps to inhibit the increase in blood sugar after meals, and is beneficial to the blood sugar control of diabetic patients. 

Fenugreek has been used for thousands of years in Asia and Mediterranean, today it is recognized as a useful aid in the treatment of diabetes. It is a plant cultivated in the Mediterranean and is widely grown in India, Western Asia and North Africa. Rich in beneficial nutrients, it has the potential ability to assist diabetic symptoms, help the gastrointestinal system, act as a cholesterol blocker and provides a high source of fiber. 

Momordica Charantia  is known as plant insulin. Scientists have confirmed through cell experiments that the three types of compounds isolated from bitter gourd can alleviate the insulin resistance caused by inflammatory cytokines to cells and restore the ability of cells to absorb glucose. The effect is similar to the insulin sensitizer used clinically, so it has great potential for improving type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.