GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE - GURMAR
Hoot'n Nanny Holler now offers a Gurmar Tincture to help with weight loss goals and to lower blood sugars and "bad" cholesterols. The tincture is made with Gymnema Sylvestre and 100 proof triple distilled vodka. Gymnema Sylvestreis a shrub that grows in India and Africa. People in India have been using gymnema leaves for thousands of years to try to treat diabetes. The Hindu word for gymnema or gurmar means "sugar destroyer."
In addition to the Gurmar Tincture, we have a tinture combining several other herbs to help support a weight loss and diet plans. This tincture, Herbal Weight Loss Support Supplement, combines Tumeric, Ginger, Black and Mixed Peppercorns, Cumin, Chili Pepper, Cardamom and Cinnamon, all of which have properties to support a weight loss plan.
These tinctures can be taken in tandem or used individually based on individual goals.
The Gymnema sylvestre plant offers numerous all natural health benefits. It may help you fight sugar cravings and lower high blood sugar levels. It may also help fight inflammation, aid weight loss, and lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This herb is thought to inhibit sugar absorption and there are numerous studies being done in Western medicine on the plant and it's potential benefits.
It can reduce your sugar cravings by making the sweet tastes less appealing .to the palate. Taking this prior to a sweet food or beverage, it blocks the sugar receptors on your taste buds. Gymnema sylvestre extracts or tinctures can reduce the ability to taste sweetness. Similar to its effect on your taste buds, Gymnema sylvestre can also block receptors in your intestines which blocks the sugar absorption.
Gymnema’s role in insulin secretion and cell regeneration may also contribute to its blood-sugar-lowering capabilities. Gymnema sylvestre may stimulate insulin production in your pancreas, promoting the regeneration of insulin-producing islet cells. This can help lower your blood sugar levels.
Gymnema sylvestre may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Therefore, the positive effects of Gymnema sylvestre on LDL and triglycerides levels may contribute to a lower risk of heart conditions (6Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source). Research supports that Gymnema may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease.
Gymnema sylvestre may help with weight loss. The extracts and tinctures have been shown to aid weight loss in animals and humans. In a study with 60 moderately-obese people taking a Gymnema extract found a 5–6% decrease in body weight, as well as reduced food intake. By blocking sweet receptors on your taste buds, it may help you lose weight by eating fewer sweet foods, thus fewer calories.
Due to the tannins and saponins it helps reduce inflammation. Inflammation is important for the body to heal, some inflammation is good, such as when it helps protect your body from harmful organisms in cases of injury or infection. Inflammation can also be caused by the environment or the foods you eat. However, some people suffer with chronic low-grade inflammation that can contribute to various health issues. Studies have confirmed the link between excessive sugar intake and increased inflammatory markers in animals and humans. The ability of Gymnema sylvestre to reduce sugar absorption may also allow it to decrease inflammation caused by your sugar intake. Also, Gymnema appears to have anti-inflammatory properties of its own due to the tannins and saponins it contains.
People with diabetes suffer from high blood sugar and insulin resistance but may also have decreased antioxidant levels, which can contribute to inflammation. Gymnema sylvestre can help those with diabetes and high blood sugar in a variety of ways, including by fighting inflammation.
Gymnema sylvestre is traditionally consumed as a tea or by chewing its leaves.
It is typically taken in tincture, pill or powder form. Tinctures and powders can be added to tea or water to make it easier to ingest.
Dosage
The recommended dosage for Gymnema sylvestre depends on the form in which you consume it.
Tincture: 20-40 drops taken with a glass of water or tea 10 minutes before a meal, up to 3 time a day.
Tea: Boil leaves for 5 minutes, then let steep for 10–15 minutes before drinking.
Powder: Start with 2 grams, increasing to 4 grams if no side effects occur.
Capsule: 100 mg, 3–4 times daily.
Possible Side Effects:
Gymnema sylvestre is considered safe for most people, but it should not be taken by children or women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.
Moreover, though it appears to improve blood sugar and insulin levels, it’s not a substitute for diabetes medication. Diabetics should not use this product without consulting their doctor and if the doctor approves, they should monitor blood glucose levels closely & adjust dosage accordingly. Gymnema sylvestre supplements should not be taken at the same time as blood-sugar-lowering medications, including insulin injections.
While its effects on blood sugar are rather positive, combining Gymnema sylvestre with other blood-sugar-lowering medications can cause an unsafe drop in your blood sugar levels. This can cause side effects, such as headache, nausea, lightheadedness, shakiness and dizziness.
Additionally, the supplement should not be taken with aspirin or the herb St. John’s Wort, as this may increase Gymnema’s blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Lastly, those with milkweed allergies may also experience unpleasant side effects.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at Hootnnannyholler.com.
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