claim: Mulberry (Morus alba) leaves contain the substance 1-deoxynojirimycin, and Salacia oblonga contains salacinol and kotanolo. All these substance are inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of carbohydrates containing alpha-glucoside links between the component sugar molecule. Ingestion of the inhibitors, which also inhibit alpha-amylase, can reduce the digestion of sugars and starches in foods so that less absorbable monosaccharides are formed, thus reducing available caloric content of some foods. Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) modulates sugar metabolism and may help reduce cravings for sweet foods by blunting sense of taste for sweetness.
other: Directions: Take one (1) tablet with 8 oz (240 mL) water 10 minutes before meals. Do not exceed a maximum of 4 tablets per day.
warning: Do not exceed a maximum of 4 tablets per day.
Cautions and Warnings: Use of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors can result in quantities of undigested starch and sugars passing int he large intestine, where they may be broken down but gut microflora. This can result in production of gas and occasionally abdominal discomfort. If the product is taken regularly as per instructions, these symptoms generally subside after a few days, because the gut microflora adapts.
warning: Sale to, or use by, persons under the age of 18 must have parent approval. Keep out of the reach of children.
other: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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