Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant known in ayurvedic medicine.
It is associated with better metabolic health.
Now let's see why is it recommended?
What are its contraindications?
The Gymnema Sylvestre is a woody climbing shrub that belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
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It comes from the tropical forests of India africa and Australia.
Its leaves are well known in Ayurveda medicine and is also called Gur-Mar,
a hindi term that means destroyer of sugar.
As indicated in the journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition publication.
This plant contains gymnemic acids with hypoglycemic effects.
Besides that it reduces the risk of heart disease and helps maintain a
healthy weight.
Watch on to learn more about the properties of this plant.
Property of Gymnema Sylvestre:
Gymnema Sylvestre based supplements have spread all over the world
thanks to its composition, the plant has attracted the attention of Western medicine.
In fact, it has been the subject of studies.
It is not considered a first choice treatment, but its potential as an adjuvant against some
health problems is now recognized.
A study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology illustrates the composition of the plant,
which includes chemical compounds of great therapeutic importance, such a stigmasterol
and triterpenoid saponins.
These in particular give it the following properties
hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti
tumor, Antifungal, Hepatoprotective.
Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre:
The main bioactive compounds
of Gymnema Sylvestre are gymnemic acids.
These, along with phenolic compounds, saponins and anthraquinones give
it a wide variety of positive health effects.
Below, we will illustrate the most relevant,
Reduces the sugar craving:
According to a study released in physiology and behavior.
This effect is due to gymnemic acids that blocked the sweetness receptors in the taste buds.
What has just been saying is of great help for those who always want to consume sugary
foods taking the extracts of this shrub before meals make sweets
less tempting.
It stimulates the release of insulin:
The main subject of study is the role of this plant in the presence of conditions such
as diabetes and metabolic syndrome in this regard.
A study published in diabetes, obesity and metabolism
explains that it is an achievement in insulin release by the pancreas.
Specifically, it's extracts promotes cell regeneration of
pancreatic islets, which are responsible for producing this hormone.
As a result, glucose levels drop and health improves.
However, more research is needed on this.
Regulates glucose levels:
The Gymnema Sylvestre has hypoglycemic effects.
This means that its consumption lowers high blood sugar levels.
Furthermore, it has been used together with medicines to enhance their effects.
In addition to stimulating the release of insulin.
It also helps block the receptors in the intestine, preventing the absorption of
glucose.
According to a study published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, it is necessary
to take between 200 and 400 mg of gymnemic acid to reduce
the intestinal absorption of sugar.
If you are taking medications to lower glucose levels, consult your doctor before
taking these supplements.
Further studies are currently needed to evaluate these effects as well as
doses and efficacy.
Anti inflammatory activity:
The tannins and saponins present in the Gymnema
leaves are anti-inflammatory..
The plant extracts are used as adjuvants for inflammatory conditions such as
diabetes, heart and auto immune diseases.
Promotes weight loss:
It is not a miracle remedy to lose weight overnight, but the consumption of Gymnema
extracts is associated with a reduction in the body mass index.
In a study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, we read
those people who take this supplement see a 5% reduction in their body weight.
Similarly subjects with moderate obesity are induced to eat less.
Therefore they have a lower presence of lipids in the blood.
Protects cardiovascular health:
Consuming the extracts of this plant also
has a positive effect on cardiovascular health.
To be more precise.
They are useful in regulating the lipid profile.
The research published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism shows that
Gymnema is useful for lowering triglycerides and bad cholesterol
LDL in obese patients in 20.2% and
19% respectively.
We can therefore say that it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Contraindications of Gymnema sylvestre:
For most healthy adults,
Gymnema sylvestre is considered safe as long as it's consumption is moderate.
However, due to the lack of evidence on its safety, it is contra indicated in the
following cases:
Pregnancy and Breast feeding.
Children and babies.
Patients with diabetes who are taking medicines (unless the doctor tells them to).
People who will be undergoing surgery soon.
Although side effects are rare, they can occur due to the sharp drop in blood sugar levels.
These include headache, dizziness,
instability, nausea.
How to consume Gymnema Sylvestre?
There are currently Gymnema Sylvestre supplements in powder or capsule form.
In addition, its leaves are available for the preparation of infusions.
The recommended dose depends on the presentation chosen and the manufacturer, but
generally.
100 mg capsules: 3 or 4
times a day.
A Cup of Infusion two times a day.
2 grams in powder or 4 grams
If there are no adverse reactions.
What to remember about this plant?
In Ayurvedic medicine.
Gymnema Sylvestre is appreciated because it can regulate glucose
levels and reduce the risks associated with metabolic syndrome.
However, it is not considered a first choice treatment for
diabetes.
Therefore it should be taken in moderation and under medical supervision.
Although some studies support its medicinal properties, it cannot replace conventional
treatments simply.
If the doctor authorizes it, it can be a valid supplement to promote well being.
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