Gymnema sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is native to India, and its leaves are a traditional folk medicine for diabetes. Several studies in humans and animals have confirmed it can improve glucose control, possibly by inhibiting glucose uptake in the small intestine and enhancing insulin release. It may even have positive effects on lipid metabolism and has potential for use in treating diabetes and obesity. Gymnema also seems to inhibit the ability to...
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
CLA represents a family of linoleic acid isomers containing conjugated* double bonds. The two primary isomers in commercial supplements are c9, t11-CLA and t10, c12-CLA.** Supplemental CLA has a range of potential health effects – both positive and negative. CLA has antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, and may be beneficial for fat loss. It may also increase inflammation and insulin resistance. The type of effects seen may...
N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine
See Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
Cordia salicifolia
See Chá de Bugre.
Chá de Bugre
The popular name for a small Brazilian tree, Cordia salicifolia. In Brazil, the fruit is used as a coffee substitute as well as an herbal medicine. It’s also marketed as an appetite suppressant, although this property has not been verified by any controlled studies. Chá de Bugre extracts are being marketed for use in weight loss supplements. It’s being touted as an alternative to ephedra/ephedrine for losing fat and...
Sida cordifolia
Also known as Country Mallow and “Bala”. Sida cordifolia is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments. In-vitro and animal studies have shown it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In the West, it’s best known as an alternate source of ephedrine...
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