Gymnema extract – 60 capsules

Gymnema extract is a plant from India. In this country it is called gudmar, which would translate to: sugar destroyer ¹ . And indeed, it is among the best regulators of blood sugar levels, being widely used against ^{type 2} diabetes and its complications. But also for regulating and/or maintaining optimal body weight and adipose tissue within normal limits. Gymnema is recommended for all those who have a Western-type diet ³ , with many products containing sugar or starch, with fast food or industrially processed products.

Physiological actions:

• supports normal carbohydrate metabolism
• supports the proper functioning of the liver and pancreas
• contributes to the maintenance of normal processes of excretion of toxins and metabolic waste
• contributes to maintaining within normal limits the proportion of adipose tissue

Gymnema extract composition:

• Gymnema ( Gymnema sylvestris ), aerial parts, extract with min 25% gymnemic acid: 150mg;
• Gymnema ( Gymnema sylvestre ), aerial parts, powder: 150mg;
• hard gelatin capsule.

Method of administration:

Take 2-4 capsules per day, per day. In the first 3 days, one capsule per day is administered, then increasing the dose – depending on intestinal transit – up to the maximum of 4 capsules per day. If the intestinal transit is too intense, the dose will be reduced accordingly.

Precautions and contraindications:

The product is a strong laxative, so it should be administered with caution.

Presentation of Gymnema extract:

The product is available in a bottle with 60 capsules.

References:

¹ Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Gymnema sylvestre: an important medicinal plant.; Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS; Biomed Res Int. 2014 ² Effect of Gymnema sylvestre supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes : A systematic review and meta-analysis.; Devangan S, Varghese B, Johny E, Gurram S, Adela R.; Phytother Res. 2021 ³ A systematic review of Gymnema sylvestre in the management of obesity and diabetes ; Ramesh Pothuraju, Raj Kumar Sharma, Jayasimha Chagalamarri, Surender Jangra, Praveen Kumar Kavadi; Journal of the Science of food and agriculture 2013