Gymnema sylvestre is a perennial woody vine native to tropical Asia, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, and Australia. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Common names include gymnema, Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods, and the Hindi term gurmar, which means “sugar destroyer”.
Gymnema: Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage:
- Reduced symptoms of diabetes (including fatigue and thirst)
- Reduced blood glucose (sugar) levels (including fasting blood sugar as well as post-prandial—after meals).
- Reduced glycated hemoglobin (a form of hemoglobin that is bound to glucose)
- Improvement in lipid (fat) levels
Gymnema is native to the tropical forests of Central and South India. The herb supports the normal function of the specialized beta cells of the pancreas which secrete insulin and normalize blood sugar levels.
Why Physician Naturals Gymnema Sylvestre
- Contains 550 mg Ultra Potency Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
- Standardized to 75% gymnemic acid, the active ingredient
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
- Manufactured to highest Quality standards in GMP certified facility
- Free of Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, soy, gluten.
Signs and Symptoms
Knowing the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes is vital. Up to five children and teenagers are diagnosed each week with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland with 10% having a late diagnosis resulting in critical illness.
The four main symptoms of Type 1 diabetes are easy to remember:
- Thirst: Excess drinking, unable to quench thirst.
- Toilet: Frequent urination, particularly at night.
- Tiredness: Lack of energy, sleeping more than usual.
- Weight loss: Rapid weight loss over a short period.
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