The invention relates to compositions comprising Pinus pinaster stem bark extract, papain, and Aloe vera extract, and methods of manufacturing same. There are also described methods of treating or preventing a variety of conditions, including treating or preventing elevated blood glucose, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, reducing or decreasing inflammation, treating or preventing diseases characterised by elevated levels of inflammation, and lowering blood cholesterol, said methods comprising administering an effective amount of a composition according to the invention to a subject in need thereof. Uses of the composition of the invention for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing a variety of conditions are also described.
