The present invention relates to a herbal formulation
that is useful as a dietary aid in controlling caloric intake derived from
sweets. Gymnemic acid, derived from the herb Gymnema sylvestre
, is known to block sweet receptors on the tongue. Gymnema
sylvestre , however, has a bitter and unpleasant taste, making it
difficult to promote as a dietary supplement. The present invention incorporates
gymnemic acid, derived from Gymnema sylvestre, with a
debittering agent into a slow-dissolving lozenge, along with other compounds
which affect the taste for sweetness, to provide a dietary aid for persons
having difficulty controlling their sweet intake.
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody, climbing
plant, native to India, Africa and China. It has been used in the treatment
of diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and various conditions associated
with diabetes. See, U.S. Pat. No. 5,980,902 to Shanmugasundaram et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,900,240 to Tomer et al, discloses the use of
Gymnema sylvestre as a dietary supplement useful for lowering the
glucose level of the blood in those suffering from diabetes mellitus. See
also, U.S. Pat. No. 5,730,988 to Womack. U.S. Pat. No. 4,761,286 to Hiji
teaches the use of Gymnema sylvestre to inhibit the absorption
of glucose in the intestinal tract. Gymnema sylvestre
has also been incorporated into dietary supplements which are purported
to reduce the build-up of body fat. See, U.S. Pat. No. 5,612,039 to Policappelli
et al. It also provides a cariostatic effect by preventing the formation
of plaque on tooth surfaces. U.S. Pat. No. 4,912,089 to Hiji.
[0003] It has long been recognized that chewing the leaves
of Gymnema sylvestre destroys the ability to taste the sweetness of foods
consumed thereafter for a period of several hours. This property gives
the herb its common name, “gurmar” or sugar destroyer. This effect has
long been known, for example, Gymnema sylvestre was introduced to a British
officer, Captain Edgeworth, and his wife more than a century ago by the
inhabitants of an Indian village. Upon chewing the leaves, the couple found
that the sweetness of their tea vanished. “Biological effects of Gymnema
sylvestre fractions,” Yackzan, K. S. Ala. J. Med. Sci. 3:1-9 (1966).
[0004] Studies over the years have isolated the active
compound, gymnemic acid, that causes the suppression of taste sensitivity
to sweet substances. “Antisweet Activity of Gymnemic Acid Al and Its Derivatives,”
Kurihara, Y, Life Sciences 8(1):537 (1969); “Gymnemic Acid, the Antisaccharine
Principle of Gymnema sylvestre ,” Dateo et al, J. Agr. Food Chem. 21 (5):899
(1973). In order to assay the antisweet activity of Gymnema sylvestre,
investigators have administered oral rinses of gymnemic acid solutions
to subjects. Kurihara at 539; Dateo at 900. A survey of various studies
utilizing oral rinses of gymnemic acid is presented in “Effects of gymnema
sylvestre and synsepalum dulcificum on taste in man,” Bartoshuck, L. M.
et al, Psychophysics and Sensory Coding , pp. 436-437.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,605,698 to Ueno discloses various
oral compositions incorporating gymnemic acid as a dietary aid in the form
of a chewable gum, chewable tablet, oral refrigerant, or oral troche. None
of these compositions, however, incorporate the debittering agents or sweet
affectors of the present invention.
[0006] The formulations of the present invention incorporate
gymnemic acid into a neutral or pleasant tasting lozenge that dissolves
slowly, evenly distributing the active ingredient throughout the mouth.
The gymnemic acid, having a similar molecular configuration to glucose,
occupies and therefore blocks the sweet receptors. A person who dissolves
one of the lozenges in his or her mouth therefore will not be able to taste
or enjoy sweet foods. Sweet foods, in fact, will have an unpleasant taste
which, in time, will cause an aversion in the steady user to sweet foods.
By setting up such an aversion therapy process, the steady user of the
lozenges of the present invention will cease to crave sweet foods and will
develop eating habits that avoid sweet foods. He or she will thus be better
able to lower his or her caloric intake without the feelings of deprivation
that often sabotage weight loss programs.
DIABET GUARD is a combination
of 16 herbs. Taken one tea spoon 30 minutes before
major meals - twice a day it reduces blood sugar levels and keeps
it well under control. DIABET GUARD absorbs excess
sugar in the blood like a blotting paper.
Taken
over a period of 4- 8 month the DIABET GUARD will have following effects:
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It
will reverse/prevent/make mild the diabetic condition.
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Stimulate
and regenerate the beta cells in Langerhans islets of the pancreas and
make it produce sufficient amount of quality insulin.
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Make
the body naturally more sensitive to insulin.
When
the blood glucose levels goes beyond the normal range even for a single
hour some damage is done to the vital parts of the body like nerve endings,
kidneys, heart, eyes, teeth and reproductive system. DIABET GUARD will
eliminate that risk by absorbing the excess sugar like a blotting paper.
If you are in pre diabetes
or borderline diabetes stage there is a very high possibility that with
DG
you may never develop full blown diabetes. If you are already diagnosed
with full blown diabetes - DG herbals formulation will make the diabetic
condition extremely mild where no damage is done to the vital parts of
the body.
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DIABET GUARD
Each bottle contains 100
grams of the anti diabetic herbal mix. One bottle will be for 10 days.
The price is U.S.$8/Bottle - you can see the results (glucose lowering
effect) within 4-5 days. We recommend trying at
least 3 bottles which will be for a month.
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is same even if 50 or even 100 bottles of DIABET GUARD are ordered)
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FDA DSHEA – 1994 Disclaimer
Diabetics
taking this Herbal formulation are advised to be under the
care of
an Authorized Doctor in their locality as they have been before .
The effect
of DIABET GUARD has not been evaluated by US FDA. DIABET
GUARD is
not intended to Diagnose/treat or cure any ailment .
Individual
results may vary. |