100 Capsules 325 mg
Has been used for treating diabetics. The active ingredient, gymnemic acid, blocks the taste of sugar as well as blocking sugar's absorption by the body. A study published in 1986, suggest that the extract of Gymnema can significantly increase liver and pancreatic function. This is promising for diabetes, obesity, hypoglycemia, allergies, anemia and osteoporosis.
It is used to block the passage from which sugar is normally absorbed so the caleries are not absorbed and blood sugar levels are not so drastically affected, It is thought to block the body's desire for sweets.