Does Gymnema Sylvestre Help Control Blood Sugar?
Gymnema Sylvestre leaf has been used to treat ailments in other countries for over 2000 years, according to Health and Wellness website vitanetonline.com. It was noted early on that chewing the herb’s leaves helped you lose your sweet tooth. Today, research confirms the leaf’s chief ingredient gymnemic acid not only blocks the taste of sugar, but also that of artificial sweeteners. This is because gymnemic acid’s molecular structure is similar to that of sugar. If gymnema molecules serve as “sugar stand-ins,” the taste buds are satisfied and do not require the real deal. It stands to reason that if your sweet tooth has all but disappeared with this herb, you are less likely to consume high sugar items that will negatively impact your glucose or blood sugar levels.
