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Gymnema Sylvestre Gurmar

Gymnema Sylvestre: What is it and how to take it

If sweets are your downfall, you might want to check out the herb Gymnena sylvestre. Here we explain what Gymnema sylvestre is, the benefits of Gymnema sylvestre and how to take Gymnema sylvestre.

In This Healthy Insight:

  1. What is Gymnema Sylvestre
  2. Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre
  3. How to take Gymnema Sylvestre
gymnema sylvestre in a bowl and spoon

What is Gymnema Sylvestre?

Gymnema sylvestre comes from a hardy shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, Africa and Australia. It is also known as “Austrialian cowplant” or “periploca of the woods.” Its Hindi name, “gurmar” translates to “destroyer of sugar,” which is what it’s become most famous for.

Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre

There’s a compound in Gymnema called guarmarin that prevents your taste buds from detecting sweet foods. And during the digestive process, its acids are thought to inhibit the absorption of sugars. All good news for those on a high fat diet, weight journey, or concerned about maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

How to take Gymnema Sylvestre

You’ll find Gymnema sylvestre in liquid extracts, tablets and capsules by itself or as an ingredient in various nutritional supplements, especially those for blood sugar support. Learn more now.

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