Gluco & BP Health

Scientific references:

Vitamin C, Zinc : Vitamin C & Zinc are well-established micronutrients that boost immune health, which is central to protecting and maintaining healthy body.

Malus domestica, Citrus limon, Phyllanthus emblica, & Rosa canina: These fruits are excellent source of vitamin C, which promotes immunity and maintain healthy body.

Allium sativum: Garlic supplements have shown to promote healthy blood pressure. [Ried and Fakler, Integr Blood Press Control, 2014, 7: 71-82]

Aronia melanocarpa: One of the strongest antioxidant fruits in Nature, Aronia berries are rich in immunity and health boosting compounds [Int J Mol Sci, 2014, 15(7):11626-36; Molecules, 2013, 18(12):14989-99]

Astragalus membranaceus: Astragalus is a well-known Chinese traditional herb known for health and immunity boosting properties [J Nat Med, 2009, 63(4):421-9; Comparative Study, 1994, 14(11):664-6].

Momordica charantia (Bitter gourd): Studies have shown that bitter gourd promotes healthy pancreatic tissues, and improves glucose metabolism and blood glucose levels. [Asian Pac J Trop Dis, 2013 Apr, 3(2): 93–102]

Capsicum annuum: Investigation capsicum extracts showed inhibitory effect on α-glucosidase enzyme activity that breaks down carbohydrates to increase blood glucose level, and that bell pepper juice has significant beneficial effect on promoting healthy blood glucose levels. [Complement Ther Med, 2017 Oct, 34:42-45]

Centella asiatica: C. asiatica possesses antioxidant properties that boost cellular health, as well as immune response modulating properties.

Cinnamon: A study in human subjects showed that cinnamon consumption daily for 40 days promoted healthy fasting blood glucose levels. [Diabetes Care, 2003, 26(12):3215-3218]

Citrus limon: Common in traditional use to improve and maintain healthy blood pressure, recent studies have also demonstrated consumption of lemon has significant effects on improving blood pressure. [Kato et al., J Nutr Metab, 2014, 2014:912684; Avello et al., Int J Pharmacog Phytochem Res, 2014, 6(3):606-611; Parvathi U, Int J Adv Res, 2018, 6:1402-1407]

Cornus officinalis: Cornus fruit extract was found to induce the regeneration of insulin-producing beta-cells in the pancreas [Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021, Article ID 2920530]

Crataegus pinnatifida (Hawthorn): Widely used herbs in Chinese tradition for improving cardiovascular health and blood pressure, studies have demonstrated that hawthorn berry promotes healthy blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels, while improving vasodilation & blood pressure. [Wu et al., Molecules, 2014, 19(2): 1685–1712; Walker et al., Randomized Controlled Trial: Br J Gen Pract, 2006, 56(527):437-43]

Curcuma longa: Curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and immunity-modulating compound in C. longa, has many health-beneficial properties. It has also shown healthy blood pressure promoting actions. [Alt Med Rev, 2009 Jun, 14(2):141-53; Hadi et al., Pharmacol Res, 2019, 150:104505]

Elettaria cardamomum: Rich in antioxidant compounds, E. cardamomum possesses strong immune response modulating and health-protecting properties. [Molecules, 2017 Jul 15, 22(7): 1191; Curr Med Mycol, 2016 Jun, 2(2): 8-15]

Epimedium grandiflorum: E. grandiflorum herbs stimulate NO production, which dilates the blood vessel, and reduces blood pressure.

Eucommia ulmoides: Considered a major traditional Chinese herb for promoting cardiovascular health, studies have shown that E. ulmoides bark extract promotes healthy blood pressure. [Front. Microbiol., 2022, 13:967649; Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(4):338-47]

Euterpe oleracea: Loaded with potent antioxidant compounds, such as anthocyanins, E. oleracea (acai) berry is the richest antioxidant value fruit known and has powerful health-beneficial and health-protecting properties such as through fighting oxidative stress [J Agric Food Chem, 2012, 60(4): 1084-93].

Garcenia cambogia: Extracts of garcenia fruits show inhibitory effects on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, which are involved in breaking down carbohydrates to increase blood glucose levels. Furthermore, multiple bioactive compounds in garcenia fruits were found to promote glucose uptake and utilization by skeletal muscle cells. [Biomolecules. 2019 Nov, 9(11): 641]

Ginger (Z. officinale): Dietary supplementation of ginger showed significant improvement of blood glucose levels and HbA1C in human subjects. [Iran J Pharm Res, 2015 Winter, 14(1):131-140]

Guava leaf: Studies have demonstrated that guava leaf supplementation has both preventive and beneficial effects on blood sugar controls. [Nutr Metab (Lond), 2010, 7: 9]

Gymenma sylvestre: Study showed Gymnema extract has powerful beneficial effects on improving and managing blood glucose and HbA1C levels. [J Ethnopharmacol, 1990 Oct, 30(3):281-94]

Gynostemma pentaphyllum: A famous health-boosting herb in traditional Chinese use, Gynostemma leaf extract was found have protective effect against cardiovascular disorders. [Phytomedicine, 2005, 12(9):638-43]

Japanese natto: Natto, a Japanese dietary delicacy known for its cardiovascular health benefits, it was found to effect its cardio-protective effect by promoting healthy blood clotting & blood vessel structure, as well as improving blood pressure. [Kim at al., Hypertens Res, 2008; 31: 1583–1588]

Kaempferia parviflora: Consumption of K. parviflora extract in overweight individuals for 12 weeks resulted in significant reduction of visceral fat and triglycerides, the major causes of poor cardiovascular health. [Yoshino et al., Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes, 2018, 11: 447–458]

Malus domestica: Studies have shown that consumption of apple resulted improved cardiovascular health via the promotion of healthy cholesterol profile, blood pressure, pulse pressure, and reduction of harmful immune markers, while improving endothelial function [Sandoval-Ramirez et al., Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 2020, 60(22): 3862-3875]

Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm): Intake of lemon balm extract for 12 weeks resulted in significant improvement of pancreatic β-cell activity and fasting blood sugar levels. [Phytother Res, Mar 2019, 33(3):651-659]

Mulberry leaf: Scientific investigation demonstrated administration of mulberry leaf extract for 3 months significantly improved post-meal blood sugar control. [Complement Ther Med, Jun 2017, 32:105-108]

Olive leaf: Olive leaf extract was found to improve blood insulin levels and to promote healthy blood glucose levels, while oleuropein found in olive is a promising nutraceutical compound for improving and managing blood sugar problems. [J Diabetes, 2017 Oct, 9(10):947-957; J. Agric. Food Chem. 2021, 69 (22): 6145–6155].

Panax ginseng: Famous Chinese herbs known for its immune and cardiovascular health promoting actions, a study has shown ginseng consumption resulted in improvement of blood pressure. [Hypertens Res, 2016, 39: 449–456]

Phyllanthus emblica: Studies have shown that P. emblica fruit has a variety of beneficial health effects including on immune health, cardiovascular health and blood pressure, while also promoting healthy blood sugar levels [J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2018, 10(3): 118–128; Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2011 Sep, 62(6):609-16]

Pinus pinaster: Bark of P. pinaster is an excellent reservoir of antioxidants and has immune response modulating properties for protecting and maintaining healthy body. [Nutrients, 2019 Jan 22, 11(2): 214; Int J Antimicrob Agents, 2020 Dec, 56(6): 106191]

Piper nigrum: P. nigrum (black pepper) is a flavour-enhancing spice with potent antioxidant and immunity-modulating properties. Piperine, its major bioactive compound, also enhances the absorption of other nutrients such as curcumin, a powerful health-boosting compound found in turmeric. [Arthritis Res Ther, 2009, 11(2): R49]

Polygonum cuspidatum: A powerful antioxidant and immunity-modulatory herb, P. cuspidatum has potent health-beneficial nutritional properties, including on cardiovascular health, such as via improving cardiac function and protecting cardiac tissues. [Zhang et al., Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013, 2013: 208349; J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2010, 95(9):E1-8.20534755; Int J Prev Med, 2013, 4(suppl 1):S1-4.23717757; J Ethnopharmacol, 2013, 148(3):729-745.23707210]

Rhodiola rosea: R. rosea root extract was found to improve blood pressure. Salidroside, a bioactive compound in Rhodiola root, promoted insulin-producing β-cell proliferation and increased β-cell mass [Front Pharmacol, 18 Oct, 2017; Le et al., Phytother Res, 2013, 27(10):1543-7]

Rosa canina: Rosehip consumption by over-weight human subjects for 6 weeks resulted in significant improvement of blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. [Randomized Controlled Trial Eur J Clin Nutr, 2012, 66(5):585-90]

Rubus idaeus: Raspberry fruit is rich in powerful antioxidant compounds (vitamin C, quercetin and ellagic acid etc.) as well as high in fiber content, which promote heart and vascular health. Its consumption improved cardiovascular health by improving vascular health and vasorelaxation response in the aorta. [VandenAkker et al., J Berry Res, 2021, 11(1): 89-101]

Salvia rosmarinus: Through its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant constituents (rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid etc.), rosemary boosts immune function, and exerts health-protecting bioactions. [J Agric Food Chem, 2007 Sep 19, 55(19): 7879-85; Future Sci OA, 2018 Apr, 4(4): FSO283]

Sambucus nigra: Through its strong immunity-modulatory and antioxidant bioactive compounds (rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, etc.), rosemary boosts immune health, and exerts health-protecting bioactions [J Agric Food Chem, 2007 Sep 19, 55(19): 7879-85; Future Sci OA, 2018 Apr, 4(4): FSO283]

Semen cuscuta: Cuscuta seed is a powerful Chinese herb with general health-boosting properties.

Syzygium aromaticum: S. aromaticum is loaded with antioxidant and other powerful bioactive nutrients that modulate immune responses and boost health & wellness [Braz J Microbiol. 2012 Oct-Dec, 43(4): 1255-1260; Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 Feb, 4(2): 90-96]

Tamarindus indica: Tamarind pulp was found to improve cardiovascular health in human subjects via significant improvement of blood cholesterol profile and blood pressure [Iftekhar at al., Clinical Trial: Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(2):125-9]

Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek): Studies have demonstrated that fenugreek seed imparts cardioprotective via promoting vascular health, healthy blood cholesterol and lipid profiles etc. It has also demonstrated blood glucose improving properties. [J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2021, 13(1): 28–36; Ayu, 2017 Jan-Jun, 38(1-2):24–27]

Uncaria tomentosa: Uncaria, a medicinal herb from the amazon forest, with strong immune-stimulating properties [Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2011; 45(1):189-93]

Vitis vinifera: Well-known for it health-beneficial properties, a study demonstrated grape seed promotes healthy blood pressure and heart rate. [Fostahi et al., Pharmacol Res, 2022, 175:105905