How to Use Gymnema

Gymnema sylvestre is an herb that has been used in India as an anti-diabetes drug. The active ingredient is gymnemic acid, which has a similar molecule structure to glucose. It bonds to receptor sites delaying the activation of glucose. This happens both in the mouth and intestine - responsible for the blood sugar. It is also reported to reduce the craving for sugar. Gymnema can be used as a diuretic and laxitive. One study showed the great sugar control powder of gymnema in 22 diabetes patients. 400mg was administered for 18 to 20 months. The patients showed a significantly reduced blood glucose. Five of the patients were able to stop their conventional drugs and control their glucose by gymnema alone.

Things You'll Need

• Gymnema standardized to gymnemic acid

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Instructions

Control Your Blood Glucose

• 1

  Buy gymnema that is standardized for gymnemic acid. This is to ensure the effectiveness of the supplement. Gymnema can be found at most nutrition and health stores.

• 2

  Take gymnema according to the supplements directions, usually before meals for full effect. This will allow the gymnemic acid to bond to glucose receptor site and block sugar from being absorbed.

• 3

  Do not take more then what is suggested. Gymnema can cause cholesterol to be excreted in a laxative effect.