Cedar Berries – includes more than 60 different species of generally slow-growing evergreens. The traditional use of juniper is as a diuretic and to treat conditions of the bladder or kidneys. Cedar or Juniper berries can be used in combination with other herbs used to treat pancreatic dysfunction and insulin production. The cedar berry is a food to the pancreas.

Uva Ursi leaf - is an excellent herb for the adrenal, for diabetes, Bright's disease, and assists in controlling kidney and bladder congestion.

Licorice root - was used from before the time of Hippocrates, prescribed by early physicians in cases of dropsy and diabetes, to prevent thirst. This herb is another glandular food and cleanser, being an emollient, demulcent, pectoral and laxative. All of the glands can be cleansed and nourished with this herb.

Mullein leaf - is a specific herb for the glandular system and cleans and rebuilds all the glands mentioned in this article. Mullein is high in chlorophyll, a free phosphoric acid uncrystallizable sugar, mineral salts composed of potassium phosphate, calcium phosphate and other
beneficial ingredients.

Cayenne Pepper - is a great herb in aiding the digestive system and pancreas. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. This herb is a great food for the circulatory system in that it feeds the necessary elements into the cell structure of the arteries, veins and capillaries so that these regain the elasticity of youth again and the blood pressure adjusts itself to normal. It rebuilds the tissues in the stomach and heals stomach and intestinal ulcers. Cayenne regulates the flow of blood from the head to the feet so that it is equalized.

Goldenseal Root – cleanses and promotes healthy glandular functions by increasing bile flow and digestive enzymes, therefore, regulating healthy liver and spleen functions. It is also noted for its ability to clear up infection.

Cinnamon Bark (4:1) – 10% of our DiaPan formula contains a concentrated amount of cinnamon bark extract (4:1). In other words, it would take four servings of our competitor’s cinnamon bark extract to equal to just one serving of the NFH cinnamon bark extract! USDA research indicates that cinnamon reduces the amount of insulin necessary for glucose metabolism. Furthermore, cinnamon has been shown to stimulate glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis to similar levels as insulin. Further research in Pakistan shows a reduction in cholesterol levels.

Banaba Extract (standardized to 1.1% Corosilic Acid) - is known by some health practitioners as “Phyto-Insulin”. It has been well documented for its ability to lower blood sugar and act as a glucose transport in the blood stream. For some people, fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin are related to appetite, hunger and various food cravings – particularly cravings for carbohydrates such as breads and sweets.