Haritaki, Terminalia chebula, has long been a staple in Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine for preventing and treating vascular, visceral, and muscle diseases. Its dried fruit is a known antidiabetic agent and may even help the pancreas more efficient. Studies suggest that haritaki increases insulin production, and also enhances sugar transportation, helping muscles get the energy they need. It also slows down carbohydrate digestion, which may help maintain proper blood sugar levels.

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