Gymnema leaf Gymnema sylvestre Organic

$12.00 –

Gymnema is a unique herb in that it has several properties that make it specific for sugar cravings and diabetes.

We use Gymnema for both and in 2 different ways. Firstly when Gymnema is made into a tea and drunk, as it passes the taste-buds it affects the sweet taste receptors and numbs them temporarily. This means you can’t taste sugar for an hour more after! This is helpful in that we can use this property to help us keep away from sweets until our cravings dissipate naturally and our blood sugars balance on their own.

What’s more taking Gymnema long term and in therapeutic doses (even small amounts will affect taste receptors) it will regulate the insulin release from the pancreas and keep sugar cravings at bay, as well as help reduce a high blood sugar level over time – alongside dietary changes.

Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the anti-diabetic activity of Gymnema sylvestre. Gymnemic acids can prevent absorption ...