This document is a publication of a patent application filed with the USPTO, specifically application number 18898639, titled "METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE IN A MAMMAL USING NATURALLY OCCURING PLANTS AND SPICES." The application, filed on September 26, 2024, describes the use of Dichrostachys glomerata or Cissus quadrangularis to potentially increase GLP-1 levels and reduce blood glucose, visceral fat, cholesterol, and food intake. The inventors listed are Shil Kothari and Julius Enyoug Oben.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signals potential future developments in therapeutic approaches for managing blood glucose levels. Companies involved in pharmaceutical development, nutraceuticals, or health supplements may find the disclosed methods and compositions of interest for research and development purposes. The application is scheduled for publication on March 26, 2026.