In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for liver and lung treatment, and to stop bleeding in patients who are vomiting blood. In vitro studies have shown that decoctions made from fresh mulberry leaf can inhibit the progress of several bacteria, including S. aureus and hemolytic streptococcus. New research shows that mulberry leaf extracts can also play a role in the management and treatment of diabetes. DNJ is proved to: a) Inhibiting activities against a-glycosidase b) Inhibiting activities against viruses c) Inhibiting activities against tumor metastasis d) Inhibiting activities against a-amylase e) Blood sugar lowering activities f) Free radical scavenging activities g) Immune adjustment activities h) Weight loss activities by preventing absorption Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids, the mulberry leaf is also rich in gamma-amino butyric acid, lutein and quercetin, said to be effective against high blood pressure, and the plant sterol phytosterols, an effective cholesterol-reducing agent. Moreover, it also contains the blood-sugar inhibitor, DNJ. The secret of the mulberry leaf lies in its proprietary compound, 1-deoxynojirimycin, or DNJ, which is known to prevent the increase in blood glucose level. This agent acts by competitively inhibiting carbohydrate-digesting enzymes found in the small intestine, effectively delaying glucose absorption and decreasing post-prandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia. Mulberry leaf extract is rich in amino acids, Vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals. But, most importantly, it contains the unique active enzyme 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) that mimics sugar and tricks the body into letting sugar and starch pass through the intestines without being broken down to absorbable calories in the form of glucose. Mulberry is an ancient Japanese tree that has traditionally been used for feeding silkworms, helping them make their precious silk. For more than 750 years, people in Japan have consumed its tea as a natural remedy. Researchers from many countries have shown that Mulberry leaf extract may reduce sugar and starch uptake by up to 50% when eaten with meals. It thus helps the rise of blood sugar in people who experience problems with raised blood sugar levels. Its high content of phytosterols may also help reduce cholesterol levels. Its high antioxidant levels may protect from harmful free radicals (carcinogens). Customers report: - Rapid weight loss - Curbed appetite for sugary snacks - Reduced blood sugar - Reduced cholesterol levels