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Insulin resistance, impaired glucose handling, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and obesity contribute to metabolic syndrome.Our studies have identified several plant polyphenols that can alleviate these effects.Recent studies point to kudzu root extract which has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine.Our studies demonstrated that kudzu root extract provides cardiovascular benefits and improves glycemic and lipid control in rat and mouse models of metabolic disorder.