One of the most well-known herbal supplements in the Philippines, Ampalaya Plus is not just for diabetics.
We’ve already written one post for the fairer sex, it’s just fair that we also write one for the other end of the spectrum. Ampalaya Plus, whilst best known for its anti-diabetic properties, is not just for diabetes. This herbal supplement for lowering blood sugar is not just for that.
It has other medicinal qualities too, due to the powerful herbs and vegetable that it has: Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya), Lagerstroemia Speciosa (Banaba), and Turmeric (Luyang Dilaw). These medicinal qualities can immensely help ease a multitude of complications men are prone to having.
1. Ampalaya Can Help Detoxify Your Liver
If you’re one of the men who parties hard with little to zero regard for their livers, then you might also be a prime candidate for liver cirrhosis or worse, liver failure. However, don’t despair yet, Live Strong listed several clinical trials conducted on rats by researchers that indicated Ampalaya extracts can help decrease toxins on the liver.
2. Banaba Helps Lower Your Blood Pressure
Here in the Philippines, as much as 25% of the population are hypertensive. The result of this is that two hypertension-related conditions – stroke and heart attack, are among the leading causes of death for Filipinos. The list of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke is called metabolic syndrome. This includes obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Fortunately, researchers from Mukogawa Women’s University in Japan found out that corosolic acid, a substance found in Banaba, can help lower the blood pressure of the body, normalize fat metabolism, and decrease inflammation. This was done by treating rats with metabolic syndrome with doses of corosolic acid from Banaba leaves.
3. Losing Weight Will Be Easier with Banaba
The days of the dad bod with a big protruding belly are long past. You can easily lose the beer belly with a little help from a healthy diet and regular exercise. And of course, a serving of Banaba on the side.
Researchers from the Central Research Institute in Japan found out that Lagerstroemia Speciosa (Banaba) contains anti-obesity properties when they experimented with obese rats. Taking a supplement with Banaba extracts can help you lose weight by reducing the absorption of carbohydrates and suppressing one’s appetite.
4. Turmeric Can Help Treat Brain-Related Disorders
A lesser-known substance that can be found in Turmeric, aromatic turmerone, can help the body repair stem cells, as found out by German researchers. Stem cell replacement is being extensively studied as possible treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and Stroke.
Clinical depression, a condition that affects as much as 300 million worldwide and leads to 800,000 people committing suicide every year, is another brain-related disorder that turmeric can help with the treatment. A study conducted at the Government Medical College in India found out that curcumin, a substance found in Turmeric, can be an effective antidepressant. It can also raise the production of two neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine, that help stifle depression and other mood disorders.
5. Turmeric Can Help Improve Your Looks
Kindly lower your raised eyebrow. Yes, we know, this is something that women are more concerned about compared to men. However, tell us, are you not bothered at all with your vanishing hair or raising hair line? Or are you not concerned that you’re aging prematurely?
The antioxidants in turmeric can help men with a severe acne problem and can also be instrumental in the rejuvenation of the skin. Researchers found out that turmeric can help men suffering from oily and damaged skin, and heal scars. Furthermore, this wonderful herb can also help whiten your teeth, reduce gum inflammation, and boost treatment for oral cancer.
The Name Says It All
It’s all right there in the name: Ampalaya PLUS. That particular vegetable (Ampalaya or Bitter Gourd) became well-known because of its anti-diabetic properties, its other medicinal qualities (helps detoxify the liver, aid the body in preventing osteoporosis, improves the eyesight, can help kill cancer cells, etc.) are often forgotten due to its efficacy in lowering blood sugar.
The other main components of this herbal supplement for diabetes, Lagerstroemia Speciosa and Turmeric, are also often overlooked. These two are some of the most potent herbs on Earth and both contain antioxidants that greatly benefit the body. As you can see, Lagerstroemia Speciosa and Turmeric contain a multitude of substances and compounds that have qualities greatly beneficial to men.
