Gymnema Herb Benefits
Gymnema sylvestre (often shortened to gymnema) is a popular herbal component of Ayurveda. Practitioners advise the use of gymnema for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, inflammation, high cholesterol and binge eating.
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Glucose Levels
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Gymnema has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for diabetes and reactive hypoglycemia. Clinical studies have supported this use.
Effects on Cholesterol
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Although gymnema contains no statins or statin-like compounds, it can effectively reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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Anti-Inflammatory
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Animal studies have shown that gymnema acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. It may be a safe alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) for human use.
Weight Reduction
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Gymnema appears to enable weight loss by altering metabolism and suppressing appetite.
Taste Response
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Some practitioners advise the use of gymnema for people with binge-eating disorders because it reduces the body's ability to taste sweetness.
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