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Gymnema sylvestre |
Gurmar; Merasingi |
Gymnema sylvestre is a herb that has been used in India as a treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. While the effects of the herb are not entirely known as it is still being studied, the herb has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels when used for an extended period of time. Additionally, this Gymnema alters the taste of sugar when it is placed in the mouth, thus some use it to fight sugar cravings. This effect, however, is short-lived, lasting a mere fifteen minutes. ...
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... Although gymnema sylvestre has been used to treat a number of conditions. It is best known for its apparent ability to lower blood sugar levels. Results from studies in animals suggest that it may work in several ways to help control both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. First, the acids contained in gymnema sylvestre seem to decrease the amounts of sugar that are absorbed from foods. As a result, blood sugar levels may not increase as much after meals. Secondly, gymnema sylvestre may promote the production of insulin by the body. It may also make body cells more responsive to the insulin that is available. It is possible that gymnema sylvestre may even prompt the pancreas to develop more beta cells -- the source of insulin. Finally, several studies have shown that chewing on the leaves of gymnema sylvestre dulls the sense of taste for sweet foods. Participants in studies tended to consume fewer sweet-tasting foods and drinks after using gymnema sylvestre. ...
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?Gymnema sylvestre Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae ...
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