Gymnema: The Plant Called Gurmar
Gymnema is a vine with a nickname that has traveled around the world.
Where it grows
Gymnema sylvestre climbs trees in the forests of India, Sri Lanka, Africa and Australia. Its small, oval leaves are the part used.
Why it is called gurmar
Gurmar is the Hindi name. It is often translated as sugar destroyer, because chewing the fresh leaf makes sweet foods seem less sweet for a short time.
How it becomes an extract
The leaves are picked, dried and ground, or soaked to make a concentrated extract. That extract is what appears on the Glycotide label.
Tradition, not promises
Gymnema has a long place in Ayurvedic practice. In Glycotide it is one ingredient among five, made to support healthy blood sugar and to ease sweet cravings.* Read the gymnema profile.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
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