Product Review

There are lots of herbal weight loss products on the market with most offering little hope, but a lot of hype. However, there are also several w/ confirmed benefits from detailed well-done clinical trials. Rather than getting seduced by the latest "miracle" product for weight loss that has little (if any) scientific basis, consumers should focus on those natural products with a stronger portfolio of research showing safety & efficacy. A new study has shown that an extract from the leaves of the mulberry plant (Morus indica) - best known as food for silkworms - provides a range of benefits for those who are overweight. Previous studies have shown that it possesses significant blood sugar lowering effects, as it contains a "sugar blocker" (specifically an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor), along with other compounds that appear to improve blood glucose control as well as blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). Great Weight Loss Tool_ If you're mostly interested in white mulberry extract for weight loss benefits, then there are several things you can do to maximize your results. Some nutrition experts recommend taking 2 capsules at least thirty minutes before each meal to give the extract a chance to block carbohydrates. Source of Antioxidants_ Antioxidants help lessen the damage caused by free radicals and the entire mulberry plant- leaves, stems, and fruit, contains antioxidants. One antioxidant in particular, resveratrol, has gotten much attention. Research published by the University of Texas Health Science Center credits resveratrol for positive effects on age and longevity. Immune System Support_ Supports Healthy Blood Sugar_ More formal research is appropriate, but mulberry is thought to contain compounds that support balanced blood sugar levels. Traditional medicine in China, Trinidad and Tobago have all used mulberry leaves to promote balanced blood sugar levels.