Natural Remedies
What are the potential health benefits associated with gymnema?
Gymnema is a woody climbing shrub grown in India and Africa. It’s leaves are often used
to make medicine. Gymnema has a long history of use in India’s medicine. The Hindi name for gymnema means “destroyer of sugar” because of its property of neutralizing the sweet sensation.
Benefits
Supports the cells of pancreas
Improves blood sugars
Reduces sugar and carb cravings
Potent antidiabetic properties
Creates a hypoglycemic effect (lowers the blood sugar)
Neutralizes sweet sensation
Improves insulin resistance
Reverses damage for beta-cells
How to consume it
You can take it as a supplement following the recommended directions. You can also put it on the tongue and it will improve your blood sugars. It will make you temporarily unable to taste sweetness.
Where to get it
You can buy it at a health food store or order it online.
Last updated: Sep 07, 2024 15:00 PM