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Beat Sugar Cravings with Gymnema Sylvestre

Updated: Sep 27, 2019

Gymnema sylvestre is an Ayurvedic herb from the milk weed family, known as the "sugar destroyer". This wonderful herb regulates blood sugar, curbs sugar cravings and can even regenerate the pancreas! Gymnema blocks the sugar receptors on the tongue, making sweet foods less appealing. It also stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas delays glucose absorption. This herb is wonderful for those who are struggling to lose weight, especially those with a killer sweet tooth!


Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre:

  • Stops sugar cravings

  • Regulates blood sugar

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Improves insulin

  • Blocks sugar receptors on the tongue

  • Stimulates weight loss

  • Lowers cholesterol & triglycerides

  • Regenerates pancreas cells


Conditions improved with Gynmnema Sylvestre:

To get the benefits of this amazing herb, Gymnema can be taken in 100 mg capsules, 1 capsule 3 to 4 times per day within 5-10 minutes of meals. Avoid taking if pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take at the same time as diabetes medications, and do not combine with aspirin or St. John's wort.

We carry organic Gymnema capsules in our natural pharmacy on-site and in our online store. Book a consultation with our doctor today to learn more about how we can help you: 321-972-2940.

References:

Goodson, A. (2018, June 18). 6 Impressive Health Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gymnema-sylvestre-benefits#section6


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