Gymnema Sylvestre
07 May 2023
Gymnema Sylvestre (Leaf)
- Gymnemic acid - an active component isolated from Gymnema sylvestre - has anti-obesity and antidiabetic properties, decreases body weight and also inhibits glucose absorption
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24166097/
- Gymnema Sylvestre may help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes.(Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28244957/)
- It has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to aid digestion and reduce inflammation.(Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5557538/)
- Gymnema Sylvestre may have potential as a natural weight loss supplement by reducing appetite and promoting fat metabolism.(Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28968291/)
- This herb may have antimicrobial properties and help fight against certain types of infections.(Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29345257/)
- reduces liver damage caused by oxidative stress. (Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4908230/)