Benefits
Metabolic Health Support
Clovinol clinically substantiated for metabolic health including glucose markers and lipid profile.
Blood Sugar Support
Clove polyphenols documented for modest effects on glucose handling and insulin sensitivity.
Antioxidant Activity
Clove is among the highest ORAC antioxidant spices; eugenol and related polyphenols provide cellular protection.
Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Reduces inflammatory markers relevant to metabolic syndrome.
Ayurvedic Heritage
Clove (LAVANGA) has long Ayurvedic use; Clovinol concentrates traditional benefits in standardized extract.
Mechanism of action
Eugenol Bioactivity
Eugenol is primary clove bioactive — antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial; supports metabolic markers.
Glucose Modulation
Clove compounds modestly enhance insulin signaling and glucose uptake.
Lipid Profile Effects
Modest effects on lipid markers.
Antioxidant Polyphenols
Multiple polyphenols beyond eugenol provide comprehensive antioxidant support.
Clinical trials
Akay Bioactives clinical evaluation of Clovinol for metabolic applications.
Adults with metabolic concerns.
Metabolic marker improvements including glucose and lipid markers.
About this ingredient
CLOVINOL® is a PROPRIETARY CLOVE BUD EXTRACT (SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM) developed by AKAY BIOACTIVES. CLOVE BACKGROUND: dried flower buds of evergreen tree native to Maluku Islands (Indonesia); spice with intense flavor; major bioactive EUGENOL plus other polyphenols; among the highest-ORAC antioxidant spices; long traditional use globally including Ayurvedic, Chinese, European herbalism.
KEY DISTINCTIONS: (1) Akay's specific metabolic-focused standardization; (2) Clinically substantiated for metabolic health; (3) Ayurvedic heritage with modern research.
EVIDENCE-BASED USES: (1) Metabolic health; (2) Blood sugar support; (3) Antioxidant defense; (4) Anti-inflammatory; (5) Cardiovascular markers (modest).
CRITICAL CAUTIONS: (1) DIABETES MEDICATIONS — modest hypoglycemic effects; consult; (2) ANTICOAGULANTS — eugenol antiplatelet effects; (3) PRE-SURGERY — discontinue 1-2 weeks; (4) PREGNANCY — culinary clove safe; concentrated supplementation limited specific data; (5) DOSE — per Akay specification; (6) CLOVINOL vs CULINARY CLOVE — concentrated standardized extract vs spice; both have value; extract provides reliable doses; (7) FOR COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC HEALTH — diet, exercise, weight, sleep foundational; supplements adjunct; clove one option among many; (8) BRAND VERIFICATION — Clovinol® is Akay Bioactives trademark.