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InterHealth's Gymnema Extract is an all-natural, standardized extract derived from Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Used as a blood glucose regulator, Gymnema Extract contains 25% gymnenic acids, shown to increase insulin secretion and promote healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.* Gymnema is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used in India for more than 3000 years.
- Promotes healthy blood sugar levels*
- Promotes insulin secretion*
- Reduces sugar cravings*
- Promotes weight control*
- Promotes healthy cholesterol levels*
Gymnema is a traditional Ayurvedic herb with a 3,000 year history of balancing elevated blood sugar levels. This woody, vine-like plant is known in India as the "destroyer of sugar". The active ingredients, gymnemic acid and gurmarin, have similar molecular structures to glucose and are beneficial in many ways. Gurmarin has the ability to fill taste bud receptors and reduce the sweet taste of sugary foods, which greatly reduces the craving for sweet. Gymnemic acid helps increase the production of insulin by stimulating the production of new insulin-promoting cells, called "beta-cells" in the pancreas. Gymnemic acid also facilitates insulin release from the beta-cells into the blood stream by increasing beta-cell membrane permeability. Gymnemic acid also inhibits the absorption of sugar molecules in the intestines during digestion, thus reducing increases in blood sugar levels. Finally, Gymnema has also been shown to significantly lower cholesterol in animal models.
InterHealth's Gymnema extract is manufactured under strict quality-controlled procedures to ensure optimum potency, purity and efficacy. Importantly, InterHealth's Gymnema extract is standardized to contain 25% Gymnemic Acids.
The recommended adult daily dosage is 400 milligrams taken with a meal. For additional information on dosing, follow manufacturer's recommended use printed on the label and/or talk to your healthcare professional.