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Lagerstroemia
Speciosa
PURPORTED USES
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May have anti-diabetic properties
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Used as an antioxidant
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May have cholesterol-lowering properties
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Can be used for anti-obesity effects
COMMON NAMES
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Queens Crape-Myrtle
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Banaba
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Nicker Bean
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Lacebark
BRAND NAMES
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Now: GlucoFit
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HerbalTerra: Banaba
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
About Lagerstroemia Speciosa
Lagerstroemia speciosa is also known as Crepe Myrtle. Many people believe it having health benefits such as acting as an antioxidant, relieving stress and anxiety, and protecting against cardiovascular disease as well as controlling insulin blood sugar levels for diabetics.
The Lagerstroemia speciosa is a beautiful plant with so many benefits for the human body. It can help protect the heart, increase anti-inflammatory response, and reduce stress.
According to WebMD, Early research shows that taking a particular banaba extract for 2 weeks lowers blood sugar by 10% in people with type 2 diabetes. Other early research shows that taking a combination product containing banaba and cinnamon inner bark for 12 weeks lowers hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) by about 0.65% in people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
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