AMPALAYA + BG (550mg Capsule)
a natural food supplement from dried, powdered leaves and fruits (no seeds) of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia), Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa and dried (Zingiber officinale).

SUPPLEMENT FACTS:
Each capsule contains:
Dried, powdered leaves and fruits (no seeds) of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) ... 300mg
Dried, powdered leaves of Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa ... 100mg
Dried rhizomes of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) ... 50mg

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS OF AMPALAYA, BANABA AND GINGER:
Ampalaya leaves and fruits is composed of a mixture of flavonoids and alkaloids which make the pancreas produce insulin that controls the blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Banaba contains Corosolic acid, a potent compound that has insulin-like action to lower glucose in the body and is effective in treating diabetes.

The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1-4% volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger and are also responsible for ginger's characteristic odor and taste. The aromatic constituents include zingiberene and bisabolene, while the pungent constituents are known as gingerols and shogaols. The pungent constituents are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects of ginger.

NUTRIENTS FROM AMPALAYA, BANABA AND GINGER:
Aside from AMPALAYA’S touted medicinal value, it's also a very wonderful source of vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium. BANABA contains high concentrations of high dietary fiber and minerals such as zinc and magnesium. GINGER contains approximately 1-4% volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger and are also responsible for ginger's characteristic odor and taste. The aromatic constituents include zingiberene and bisabolen, while the pungent constituents are known as gingerols and shogaols. The pungent constituents are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects of ginger.

HEALTH BENEFITS COMMON TO AMPALAYA, BANABA & GINGER:
The combination of these three (3) herbs exerts synergistic effect as anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, analgesic, antipyretic, antiviral and antioxidant.

POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS	AMPALAYA	BANABA	GINGER
Pain reliever / anti-inflammatory property	Good for rheumatism, gout and diseases of the spleen and liver Relieves headaches		Works as anti-inflammatory. Aids in the pain and swelling associated with arthritis. Helps relieve the pain of migraines and head aches.
Digestive health		Aids the digestive system	Helps relieve indigestion.
Anti-diabetic property	Aids in lowering blood sugar levels	Helps lower blood sugar
Cardiovascular health	Helps in lowering blood pressure	Helps regulate blood pressure	Helps prevent cholesterol -rich deposits called plaque causing the coronary arteries to narrow limiting blood flow to the heart and the resulting pain. Has anti- clogging properties and has been shown to be as effective as aspirin and garlic in preventing blood clots Aids good blood circulation
Cough, colds (antiviral) and fever remedy	Can be used as a cough & fever remedy		Ginger provides a natural decongestant, reduces pain and fever and is mildly relaxing to promote rest. Contains cineole, which is an excellent expectorant
Immune system booster	Enhances immune system to fight infection		High in proteolytic enzymes which play a role in controlling autoimmune diseases.
Antioxidant property	Is an antioxidant, helps prevent some type of cancer.		Helps neutralize free radicals in the body.  Aids in the prevention cataract. Has been shown to kill ovarian cancer cells in test tubes, but has not been tested on humans yet. It also protected tissue from radiation damage in tests conducted on rats.

Keep out of reach of children.  Please consult your doctor before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing or taking prescription drugs or are under medication for any existing illness or condition.