Gymnema Sylvestre herb - Sugar destroyer

Gymnema - Pure organic extract (700 mg - 60 caplets)

700 mg Gymnema with 75 mg of 50% Gymnemic acids in each caplet
Certified Organic, Free of additives, easy-to-swallow caplets

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SUGGESTED USE
Take 1 caplet twice daily before meals. Increase the dosage to 4 caplets a day, if desired. Allow several weeks for full benefits. The use of natural products provides progressive but long-lasting results.

Gymnema Sylvestre herb - Sugar destroyer Information

Gymnema Sylvestre, also known as Gurmar, whose name literally means 'Sugar Destroyer', has been used in Ayurveda for several centuries to regulate sugar metabolism. Want to witness the ability of Gymnema first hand? Open a Gymnema capsule, swish the powdered herb in your mouth, take a sip of water, spit it out, and eat a piece of chocolate. You'll taste the fat, you'll taste the salt, but you won't taste the sugar! Amazing!I Gymnema abolishes the taste of sugar, which effectively suppresses and neutralizes the craving for sweets

The key component of Gymnema - Gymnemic Acid - mimics glucose molecules, numbing receptor sites on your tongue. And even better, research shows Gymnema has the similar effect internally, by supporting the normal function of the specialized cells for sugar taste within the intestinal walls. Gymnema contains Gymnemic acid, Quercitol, Lupeol, Beta-Amyrin and Stigmasterol, which have glucose lowering properties.

Scientific Research on Gymnema

The action of Gymnema leaves on pancreas was first documented in the late 1920s.In recently published research from 2004, scholars at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington D.C. showed Gymnema to be supportive of normal body weight and normal blood lipid levels. The herb, whose name means "Sugar Destroyer" in Hindi, has been used since the sixth century BC to support normal blood sugar levels in the body.

King's College, London published study results in 2005 showing the gymnemic acid in Gymnema was also supportive of normal insulin levels in the body.

Several other research studies and published articles on Gymnema can be found on PubMed's website maintained by the National Institute of Health at pubmed.org.

Our Gymnema product is superior:

Certified USDA Organic product
High potency pure extract
Easy-to-swallow caplets
100% Kosher vegetarian
No Preservative added
No Magnesium stearate
No Gluten
No Additives
No fillers or binders or artificial ingredients

Other Gymnema products

Gymnema is also present in the following herbal formulas as one of the main ingredients:
GlucoCare - Herbal sugar regulator
LeanCare - Herbal weight control

Frequently Asked Questions About Gymnema

What is Gymnema?
Gymnema or Gymnema Sylvestre is often referred to as "sugar destroyer" and has been used in Ayurveda since the 6th century BC.

Who can take Gymnema?
Gymnema is typically recommended for people who have trouble taming their sweet tooth and who are either borderline diabetic or waging a war against it. Many people who have insulin resistance gain weight, no matter what their diet. In such cases, Gymnema may help by improving the cells' uptake of blood sugar and helping the body utilize it.

Is Gymnema addictive?
No, Gymnema does not contain any addictive components and can be taken without fear of addiction for extended periods of time.

Are there any side effects to taking Gymnema?
No known side effects have been reported.

Can Gymnema be taken along with other pharmaceutical medication?
It is advisable to use caution when taking Gymnema along with other pharmaceutical medications. If you are already on prescription medications, it is extremely important to closely monitor blood-sugar levels so they do not dip too low.

How can I test if Gymnema really blocks one’s ability to taste sweets?
A taste test can show how Gymnema works. First taste something sweet. Then, take one dosage of Gymnema. Now, taste something sweet again. You will not be able to taste the sugar because Gymnema has blocked the taste of the sugar in your mouth in the same way it blocks sugar in digestion.

How long do I have take Gymnema before I see any results?
Herbal medicines provide progressive, long-term benefits. Certain classes of herbs work well in acute conditions to provide quick relief, however herbs like Gymnema need to be taken for at least 3-4 weeks before the benefits of taking it can be experienced. Optimally, it can take anywhere between 6 months and 2 years to experience the full range of benefits. Individual results can vary, depending on the nature and seriousness of the condition for which Gymnema is being consumed.

Have any studies been done on Gymnema?
In one controlled study, a standardized gymnema extract was given to 27 people with Type I diabetes, all receiving a dosage of 400 mg daily for periods ranging from 6 months to 2 and ½ years. 37 of the other people in the study continued to take the usual insulin therapy without the addition of gymnema. Among those who took the herbal extract, researchers found that insulin requirements fell off dramatically. In addition, there was a statistically significant decrease in the blood sugar markers that tests long-term blood sugar. Those in the control group showed no significant decreases in blood sugar or insulin requirements.

In a second study, 22 people with Type II diabetes were given 400 mg of gymnema extract every day for 18 to 20 months while they also continued to get their usual medication for hypoglycemia. Average blood sugar levels improved significantly in the group, along with another sugar related factor (glycosylated hemoglobin). Results also showed that there was an increase in pancreatic release of insulin among the people who got gymnema. People in the study were able to reduce their medication, and five were able to discontinue their drugs completely.

Is Gymnema a standardized herbal medicine?
Himalaya Healthcare Company has solved the riddle of ensuring consistency of performance for herbal remedies through full control of all stages of production from growing the herbs on their own farms to adhering to pharma Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and stringent quality controls. Every Himalaya Pure Herb, including Gymnema, is fingerprinted using the most sophisticated chromatographic techniques to consistently maintain the highest quality.

What is the difference between the pure herb, Gymnema, and herbal blends that contain Gymnema as a primary ingredient?
Himalaya Pure Herbs is a line of clinically proven traditional herbs from The Himalaya Drug Company. The Himalaya Pure Herbs range delivers to you the best of a rich Indian pharmacopoeia in a convenient capsule form. Each Pure Herb capsule contains the goodness of the entire Gymnema plant and all its attendant benefits. On the other hand, herbal blends, like GlucoCare, that contain Gymnema as the primary ingredient fulfill essentially all of the functions that Gymnema individually does, but include other herbs that address different aspects of glucose metabolism. For most consumers, it is often a matter of choice when deciding between Pure Herbs and Herbal blends.

Which is more important when shopping for herbal medicines - safety, effectiveness, or bioequivalence?
We recognize that, for most consumers, the real issue is less one of safety and effectiveness of herbal remedies in general and more one of the quality of the specified product. The real issue for the consumer is the question of bioequivalence: is the product in front of me going to be bioequivalent to the one I have been reading about and deliver the results I expect?

Why buy Himalaya Gymnema when there are countless other brands available on the market?
It is important that you, as a consumer, look for products that have not only been researched clinically but are also "fingerprinted" to guarantee that "the science is in the pill". Himalaya, in fact, pioneered "fingerprinting" as the way to achieve consistency of performance of herbal remedies. Fingerprinting refers to perfectly matching the entire phytoconstituent profile of the plant between the product on the market and the reference or standard on which the science has been generated. In other words, "fingerprinting" the entire make-up of the herbal product is the only way to verify bioequivalence. Most companies that manufacture herbal medicines are not equipped nor care to perform such fingerprinting. Consequently for the consumer, most products on the market cannot truly make the claims they make because the bioequivalence of their herbal products has not been conclusively established through a match of their phytoconstituent profiles with the reference.

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