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 Gymnema Sylvestre contains Gurmenic acid which has structure similar to saccharose, (used in the making of certain sweetners). Extracts of Gymnema can curb sweet tooths and diabetic sweet cravings. Some people use the herb to fight sugar cravings, as it can reduce or dilute the taste of sugar when it is placed in the mouth. Extract from the leaves contains Gymnemic acids, which exhibit anti-sweet activity, the effect of this activity lasts for about 15 minutes.
Gymnema Sylvestre is currently being used in some countries as a natural medication for diabetes. Combined with other ingredients such as cinnamon, chromium, zinc, biotin, banaba, huckleberry and bitter melon, it has shown positive effects.
*In 2005, a study made by King’s College, London, United Kingdom, showed that a water-soluble extract of Gymnema Sylvestre, caused reversible increases in intracellular calcium and insulin secretion in mouse and human â-cells when used at a concentration (0.125 mg/ml) without compromising cell viability. Hence forth these data suggest that extracts derived from Gymnema Sylvestre may be useful as therapeutic agents for the stimulation of insulin secretion in individuals.
NOW's Gymnema Sylvestre Extract is a standardized herbal extract which supports healthy blood sugar levels and pancreatic functions. Our Gymnema extract is standardized to contain a minimum of 25% Gymnemic Acid.
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Nutrition Info |
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Servings Per Container: 90
Serving Size: 1 capsule
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
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| Gymnema
Sylvestre Extract (GS4) |
400 mg
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* Percent
Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
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Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings per container: 90
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily.
Free of: salt, yeast, sugar, corn, wheat, milk, preservatives
Other Ingredients: rice flour, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide
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