Product Overview
Gymnema Sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub that’s native to the tropical forests of India, Africa and Australia. It has been a traditional remedy for various ailments, including diabetes, malaria and snakebites.
Here are 6 impressive health benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre.
1. Reduces Sugar Cravings by Making Sweet Foods Taste Less Appealing
One of the primary active components in this plant is gymnemic acid, which helps suppress sweetness. When consumed prior to sugary food or beverage, gymnemic acid blocks the sugar receptors on your taste buds. Research shows that Gymnema Sylvestre extracts can reduce the ability to taste the sweetness and thus make sweet foods less appealing.
2. Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Gymnema Sylvestre is considered to have anti-diabetic properties. As a supplement, it has been used in combination with other diabetes medications to lower blood sugar. It’s also called gurmar.
Similar to its effects on your taste buds, Gymnema sylvestre can also block receptors in your intestines and thus sugar absorption, lowering your post-meal blood sugar levels.
3. May Contribute to Favorable Insulin Levels by Increasing Insulin Production
Gymnema Sylvestre may stimulate insulin production in your pancreas, promoting the regeneration of insulin-producing islet cells. This can help lower your blood sugar levels.
4. Improves Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels, Reducing Heart Disease Risk
Gymnema sylvestre may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides. High levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are risk factors for heart disease.
5. May Aid Weight Loss
Gymnema sylvestre extracts have been shown to aid weight loss in animals and humans.
6. Helps Reduce Inflammation Due to Its Tannin and Saponin Content
Gymnema sylvestre leaves are considered immunostimulatory, meaning they can regulate the immune system, reducing inflammation.
