Gymnema sylvestre

Gymnema sylvestre, also known as Gurmar or the “sugar destroyer”, is a climbing shrub native to India and Africa. For centuries, it has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of health conditions, including diabetes. Recent scientific studies have confirmed the benefits of Gymnema sylvestre for diabetes and related metabolic disorders by improving insulin sensitivity, reducing oxidative stress, and reducing fasting blood glucose levels.

Gymnema sylvestre has been found to have several beneficial effects on glucose metabolism, One of the main active components of this plant is gymnemic acid, which has been shown to have antidiabetic effects. Gymnemic acid has been found to lower blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion and sensitivity, and by inhibiting glucose absorption in the gut.