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Diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses and degenerative arthritic conditions have now become major public health problems that is set to double by the next decade. Nutraceuticals offer long term benefits to diabetes with the strongest effective if used in combination. Ampalaya Plus is an innovative product composed of 3 herbs: ampalaya, banaba and luyang dilaw. In a double blind study conducted by Dr. Ricardo Quintos of the UP College of Medicine, Department of Physiology, it has been shown to effectively lower blood glucose.
Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) [Momordica charantia]
Ampalaya is a health food of proven efficacy in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even infections. It is a unique feature of the Okinawan diet and believed to be one of the key in the longevity of the Japanese in Okinawa (Okinawans have the highest average life expectancy in the world). The bitter alkaloid is momodicin (a triterpene glycoside) is the active principle. Radioisotope labeled glucose study had shown that ampalaya increases the utilization of glucose by the liver. A polypeptide-p had also been identified with insulin-like properties and induces the capacity to regenerate pancreatic beta cells in animal models. Ampalaya also has lipid lowering properties in the presence or absence of diabetes with the consequent decrease in triglycerides and cholesterol.
Amplaya has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer activity. Data also show that ampalaya has proteins that can inhibit cancer cell lines of the prostate, liver, leukemia and sarcomas. As an immuno-stimulant, ampalaya was noted to increase interferon and natural killer cell activity, both helpful in increasing resistance to infections and tumors.
Banaba [Lagerstroemia speciosa]
Banaba is known to lower blood sugar and helps in reducing weight. The active principle is corosolic acid, a triterpenoid compound, which increases glucose transport. In animal and cell culture studies, there were reductions in blood sugar levels and normalization of insulin levels. With the reduction of blood glucose comes a reduction in body weight even without dietary restrictions.
Recent findings showed that banaba contains sterols (phytosterols) that protects the body against infections by boosting the immune system. Phytosterols can also reduce serum cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease from atherosclerosis.
Luyang Dilaw (Turmeric) [Curcuma longa Linn.]
Turmeric is a traditional spice. Folkloric medicine data indicate that the plant rhizome (or the root) is used for dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal pain, fever and as tincture for wounds, also helps lower cholesterol and has antioxidants. It has been known that turmeric has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The anti-inflammatory property may be compared to that of hydrocortisone. This herb is also reported to protect the liver and help maintain liver function in detoxifying (remove toxins) the body. There is evidence to show that luyang dilaw can reduce COX-2 mRNA expression and decrease synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a factor in mechanism of pain, especially joint and muscle pains.
Safety Information: No toxicity reported.
Recommended Dosage: One to two Capsule, 10 minutes before every meal.Three times a day
Sunstar Cebu; Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Ampalaya is good for your health
In recent years, there has been a strong consumer preference for natural food and health food in Japan. One of the major reasons cited was the reform in its National Health Care System that required patients to pay at least 10% of the medical bill, which is expected to double in the next few years.
The cost of medication is also on the rise. In addition, Japan enjoys one of the highest average life expectancy and one of the lowest birth rates in the world. Demographically, this translates to a growing elderly population, living longer with no immediate family to take care of them. This also means that there is a need to live longer independently without any health disability. For these reasons, demand for health food products has gone beyond the traditional channels such pharmacies and specialty health food stores as these are now being widely sold even in convenience stores.
One of the more popular health food is ampalaya. Its popularity in Japan can mainly be linked to the attention given to the so-called “Okinawan healthy lifestyle.”
Okinawa is known as the longevity island in Japan, having the highest life expectancy average in the world. Okinawans on the average are less likely to succumb to stroke and heart attacks.
They have dramatically lower incidence of breast, prostate and ovarian cancers than the US average. Okinawans also suffer less from old age dementia and osteoporosis. All these have helped boost the popularity of one of Okinawa’s mainstay food items – ampalaya.
It is one of the main ingredients in Okinawa’s national dish called chample. With the popularity of Okinawan cuisine, ampalaya has also become a prized health food in Japan.
Scientific interest
Ampalaya is generating a fair amount of scientific interest these days. It is being studied as a treatment for diabetes, Aids and some types of cancer. As far as HIV is concerned, some research suggest that a component of ampalaya may prevent the virus from infecting human cells and laboratory studies indicate that one component of the herb may help slow the growth of some cancers. Ampalaya has also been recommended for a variety of other conditions including glaucoma, constipation, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol, infertility, psoriasis, skin acnes and stomach cramps.
Makoto Suzuki, head of the Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science, maintains that food is what makes Okinawa the island of long life. The former professor of medicine at the University of Ryukyus added that many indigenous ingredients used in Okinawan cuisine are rich with nutritive substances.
Ampalaya is famous for its high nutrition content. It is packed with Vitamins B, C and E, which are antioxidants that help fight harmful chemicals known as free radicals, which contribute to the aging process, he said.
Recently, Ampalaya Plus food supplement, a formulation that contains ampalaya, banaba and luyang dilaw, was selected and invited by the Japanese food consultant for exhibit at the Asean-Japan Food and Beverage Exhibit in Tokyo. The consultant cited the product’s unique feature: it contains two of Japan’s very popular health herbs – ampalaya and luyang dilaw.
Banaba is also gaining popularity in the Land of the Rising Sun as an herb for diabetes-related obesity problems.
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