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3Medicinal

Gymnema sylvestre

Also sold as Gurmar

Used for sugar cravings and glucose control in Ayurvedic practice.

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Evidence strength

32/100Weak
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: glucose control; trials are small and mostly older.

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How long to take it

Course-based, eight to twelve weeks with reassessment.

Who it's actually for

People working on glucose control, under medical guidance if on medication.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 200–400 mg extract daily in trials
Can lower blood sugar enough to cause hypoglycaemia when stacked with diabetes medication.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Chewing the leaf temporarily blunts the taste of sweetness — that's the traditional use.
  • Monitor blood sugar closely if you take diabetes medication.