Gymnema SYLVESTRE / SUGAR DESTROYER BLOCKS SWEETNESS<br>Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub that’s native to the tropical forests of India, Africa and Australia. Its leaves have been used in the ancient Indian medicinal practice Ayurveda for thousands of years. It has been a traditional remedy for various ailments, including diabetes, malaria and snakebites .This herb is thought to inhibit sugar absorption and thus has become a popular study subject in Western medicine. Here are 6 impressive health benefits of Gymnema sylvestre. 1. Reduces Sugar Cravings by Making Sweet Foods Taste Less Appealing<br>Gymnema sylvestre can help reduce sugar cravings. One of the primary active components in this plant is gymnemic acid, which helps suppress sweetness. When consumed prior to a sugary food or beverage, gymnemic acid blocks the sugar receptors on your taste buds . Research shows that Gymnema sylvestre extracts can reduce the ability to taste sweetness and thus make sweet foods less appealing. In a study i...
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