Studies indicate that gymnema sylvestre may help to remedy both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
and related blood sugar problems
Gymnema sylvestre is classed as a medicinal herb from India. It has grown in popularity for its ability to block cravings
for sweets. Because of this gymnema sylvestre is often used to suppress appetite and weight loss.
The properties of this natural herb are such that when the leaves are chewed it tends
to block the absorption of sugar in the intestine and
as a result of this has gained a reputation as a weight loss and appetite suppressant. There is however little scientific evidence to prove that it will effectively help people lose weight.
Gymnema was used by Indian physicians more than 2,000 years ago to help control diabetes. Gymnemic acids found in this
medicinal herb are able
to help reduce blood sugar levels in both type 1, and type 2, diabetes. In type 1 diabetes it was found that
this herb actually helped increase the
number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This natural health supplement can be used as a supportive treatment along with conventional
diabetes treatments. The effect it has on blood sugar levels is gradual rather than immediate,
which means the supplement needs to be taken over a long
period of time, generally eight to twelve months. Gymnema has also been found to help in hyperglycemia as well.
If you are considering taking this therapeutic herb as a part of your diabetes treatment you will want to consult your doctor
since taking
this natural health supplement can change the dosage needs of other medications that you
may be taking. For diabetes, experts on medicinal herbs suggest taking 150
milligrams twice daily. There have been few studies done on the effect of gymnema sylvestre when taken for long periods of time, so make sure your doctor
monitors you closely. It is known however, that people who have allergic reactions to plants in the milkweed family should avoid taking
this herb.
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