Gymnema Sylvestre Extract: Nature's Aid for Blood Sugar Balance

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract

English name: Gymnema Extract/Gymnema P.E

Product name: Gymnema sylvestre extract

Source: Gymnema sylvestre

Extraction part: Leaves

Specifications: Gymnema acid 20%-25%, 4:1, 10:1

Appearance: brown powder

Polyherbal formulation

A polyherbal formulation containing Gymnema sylvestre leaves may help with PCOS by reducing follicular cysts in ovarian histology.

Anti-tumor potential

Oral administration of Gymnema sylvestre saponin rich fraction (GSSRF) exhibited a dose-dependent significant increase in mean survival time (MST) compared with the control group.

Gymnema sylvestre, also known as gurmar, is an herb that may have several health benefits, including:

Blood sugar control

Gymnema sylvestre may help improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes or prediabetes. A 2021 meta-analysis found that Gymnema sylvestre supplementation significantly reduced fasting blood glucose.

Weight loss

Gymnema sylvestre may help with weight loss by blocking sweet receptors on taste buds, which may cause people to eat fewer sweet foods and consume fewer calories.

Inflammation

Gymnema sylvestre may help reduce inflammation due to its tannin and saponin content.

Immune system

The extract of Gymnema sylvestre leaf may have modulatory effects on the rat immune system.

However, there are some precautions to take when using Gymnema sylvestre:

There isn't enough reliable information to know if Gymnema is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding.

Gymnema might affect blood sugar levels and could interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using Gymnema at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.