Ingredient Guide
Gymnema Sylvestre, Explained Plainly
Gymnema is the first ingredient the seller names. Here is what it is, and what to watch for.
What it is
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody vine used in traditional Indian medicine. Its name in Hindi is often translated as “sugar destroyer.”
What studies report
Small, short studies in people with diabetes have reported lower blood glucose. They were limited, so the findings are not firm.
The medicine caution
It may add to the effect of insulin or glucose-lowering pills and cause low blood sugar. See supplements and diabetes drugs.
Other cautions
Stomach upset is possible, and rare liver problems have been reported.
For GlycoZen
The amount is not published. See the ingredients page.
General information only. This article is not medical advice. GlycoZen is a dietary supplement and does not treat or prevent diabetes. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your own medicines.
