Gymnema Leaf Extract in Glycotide™
Gymnema opens the Glycotide label as a leaf with an unusual nickname: sugar destroyer.
In brief
- A woody climbing vine from India and nearby regions
- Called gurmar in Hindi, often translated as sugar destroyer
- The leaves are the part used
- First of the five Glycotide ingredients
What it is
Gymnema sylvestre is a vine that winds up trees in the forests of India, Sri Lanka, Africa and Australia. Its small oval leaves have been part of Ayurvedic practice for a very long time. Chewing a fresh leaf is known to make sweet tastes seem milder for a short while, which is how the plant earned its nickname.
Where it comes from
Collectors pick the leaves, dry them and grind them, or soak them to make an extract. An extract gathers the plant compounds from the leaf into a concentrated form that blends well into a liquid.
Why it is in Glycotide
Glycotide lists gymnema leaf extract first, in a formula made to support healthy blood sugar already in the normal range and to ease the pull of sweet cravings.* To read the plant story, open Gymnema: The Plant Called Gurmar.
Worth knowing
- Used in Ayurvedic tradition for generations
- The taste effect on sweetness is short-lived
- Extracts are made from dried leaves
- The Supplement Facts panel gives the amount
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the gymnema story
- Look for the Latin name Gymnema sylvestre on labels
- Compare it with green tea leaf extract
Keeps company with
Gymnema keeps company with:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
What does gurmar mean?
It is the Hindi name for gymnema, often translated as sugar destroyer.
Is gymnema a medicine?
No. In Glycotide it is one ingredient in a dietary supplement.
Which part of the plant is used?
The leaf.
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