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Gymnema sylvestre
Ayurveda
Blocks sweet taste receptors, reduces glucose absorption, stimulates insulin secretion
400-600mg extract daily or 2-4g leaf powder
Gymnemic acids, gurmarin
Sugar destroyer; blocks sweet taste; reduces sugar absorption; monitor blood sugar closely
Capsule, powder, leaf tea
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May potentiate diabetes medications; can cause hypoglycemia
Pregnancy; hypoglycemia; surgery (discontinue 2 weeks)
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