What is/are the basis for the claimed beneficial effect of Charantia in blood sugar management?
The Ampalaya has long been used as a Traditional Home Remedy for diabetes in many parts of the world. In addition, numerous published scientific studies of the various aerial parts of this plant conducted worldwide also confirm that indeed the Ampalaya plant (especially its fruit and seeds) contains several elements that bring about hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic action that are useful in the control of blood sugar in humans. Being made from 100% Ampalaya fruits and seeds, the established anti-diabetic potency of Charantia’s raw material would ordinarily be sufficient basis for Charantia to make the claim of being a useful anti-diabetic food supplement product. However, realizing that the potency of the raw materials can be lost, diminished or altered during its processing into a finished commercial product, Herbcare has submitted Charantia, the product, to a clinical trial by independent diabetologists in order to ascertain that it still contains its raw materials’ anti-diabetic
