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Gymnema sylvestre
Blood sugar · Sugar cravings
Tier 3 — Trending
What it is
Known as the "sugar destroyer" — chewing the leaf temporarily blocks sweet taste on the tongue. Several trials show it lowers fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in type 2 diabetics alongside standard treatment. May also reduce sugar cravings. Enhances the effect of diabetes medications — monitor blood sugar closely to avoid hypoglycaemia.
Efficacy
3/5
Safety
4/5
Research
2/5
Onset
2/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
3/5
Dose
400–600 mg/day gymnemic acid extract; monitor blood sugar if taking diabetes medications
Time of day & tips
Take 20–30 min before meals (typically lunch and dinner). It temporarily blocks sweet taste — avoid chewing leaves directly. Monitor blood sugar carefully if on diabetes medication.
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