Banaba Extract

Banaba Extract – Phytochemical Regulator of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism

Banaba Extract, derived from the leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa, is a potent botanical ingredient rich in corosolic acid, ellagitannins, and flavonoids, known for their glucose-lowering, insulin-sensitizing, and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used in metabolic health support, Banaba acts on key biochemical pathways regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

Biochemically, corosolic acid is the principal active compound that facilitates glucose uptake by enhancing GLUT4 translocation and mimicking insulin activity at the cellular level. It also modulates key enzymes involved in gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, helping to maintain glycemic control. In addition, Banaba Extract exhibits anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering effects, attributed to the inhibition of oxidative stress and cytokine-mediated pathways.

Standardized Banaba Extract is widely incorporated into nutraceuticals, functional foods, and metabolic health formulations aimed at managing type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. High-purity extraction processes ensure the consistent bioavailability of active compounds such as corosolic acid, typically standardized to 1% or higher.