Supplement Resource
- Supplement Name:
- Gymnema Sylvestre
AKA: Gurmarbooti
- Category:
- Herbs
- Parts Used:
- Leaves
- Origin:
- Native to the jungles of southern India
- Active Constituents/Nutrients:
- Historical/Traditional/Modern Uses:
- Useful in the control of high blood sugar and diabetes. Clinically proven to reduce excessively high blood sugar levels. It is believed to boost the production of insulin available to process sugar. Its ability to block the taste of sugar when chewed or sprinkled on the tongue, has made it popular as a diet aid.
- Side Effects/Precautions:
- There are no known medical conditions that preclude the use of gymnema and no drug interactions have been reported. Individuals diagnosed with diabetes should consult with their physicians on the use of gymnema before reducing/eliminating thier use of insulin.
- HerbalFitness.com Products containing Gymnema Sylvestre:
- Gymnema Sylvester Capsules
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