Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
The saying "all things old become new again" rings true when it comes to the therapeutic role of the Gymnema. The Gymnema sylvestre plant was traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve conditions such as coughs and constipation; however, modern research has shown supplemental forms of it also aids in glucose metabolism and can help control sugar cravings.
Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
The saying "all things old become new again" rings true when it comes to the therapeutic role of the Gymnema. The Gymnema sylvestre plant was traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve conditions such as coughs and constipation; however, modern research has shown supplemental forms of it also aids in glucose metabolism and can help control sugar cravings.
Product Notes:
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in the body is crucial for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Clinical trials have shown Gymnema sylvestre contains substances that help decrease the absorption of sugar (glucose) in the digestive tract, as well as increase the amount of insulin (natural hormone that supports the uptake of glucose into cells) that is produced by the pancreas.
And if you taken as a tea or a spray, or if you open and/or chew on a capsule and let the powder linger on your tongue for a few seconds before swallowing, it can even temporarily suppress your ability to taste sweetness, – which you might want if you're attending a dinner or event with a lot of sweet treats available and might need a little help fortifying your will power. (You can see other videos on Youtube in which people demonstrate that, noting that things like cookies are not very appealing when devoid of sweetness.)
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
400 mg Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (GS4) (Gymnema sylvestre) (Leaves)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Veg. Capsule (hypromellose, water), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica.
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product.
Suggested Usage:
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have an allergy to members of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes or if you are taking hypoglycemic or lipid lowering drugs/herbs.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80048047.
Supporting Science:
“A systematic review of Gymnema sylvestre in obesity and diabetes management.” Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2014.
“Comprehensive Review on Phytochemicals, Pharmacological and Clinical Potentials of Gymnema sylvestre.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2019.
“Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Secretion, and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance.” Journal of Medicinal Food, 2021.
“Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion.” Journal of Medicinal Food, 2017.
“Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Gymnema sylvestre: an important medicinal plant.” BioMed Research International, 2014.
“The Effect of a 14-Day gymnema sylvestre Intervention to Reduce Sugar Cravings in Adults.” Nutrients, 2022.
“The effect of Gymnema sylvestre supplementation on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Phytotherapy Research: PTR 2021.