Powdered extract
Take a very small amount — the tip of a spoon, 200 to 400 mg per day, in 1–2 doses daily, before food. It dissolves in water, juice or a smoothie, or is taken alongside other supplements.
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Gymnema extract 25% gymnemic acid powder 80 g
Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm.
Also known as: gymnema, Gymnema sylvestre, gurmar, sugar destroyer, meshashringi, periploca of the woods.
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is one of the best-known herbs of Ayurveda, with centuries of use for blood sugar regulation and reducing sweet cravings. The powdered extract with 25% gymnemic acid offers concentrated action and is an ideal choice for anyone wanting substantive support for metabolism and dietary balance.
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Last updated: October 2026
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|---|---|---|
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Last updated: May 2026
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Bank | IBAN | Account No. |
National bank | GR3201108360000083600252080 | 836 0025 2080 |
Alpha Bank | GR3901405300530002101442697 | 530002101442697 |
Eurobank | GR2002606720000990200149181 | 0026067299 0200149181 |
Piraeus | GR9401725070005507082823498 | 5507082823498 |
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Εθνική Τράπεζα GR3201108360000083600252080 836 0025 2080
Alpha Bank GR3901405300530002101442697 530002101442697
Eurobank GR2002606720000990200149181 0026067299 0200149181
Πειραιώς GR9401725070005507082823498 5507082823498
Account holder: ANASTASOPULOS VASSILIOS
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354What it is
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is one of the best-known herbs of Ayurveda, with centuries of use for blood sugar regulation and reducing sweet cravings. The powdered extract with 25% gymnemic acid offers concentrated action and is an ideal choice for anyone wanting substantive support for metabolism and dietary balance.
Key properties
Blood-sugar regulating, sweet-taste suppressing, pancreas-supporting, antioxidant. Gymnemic acid is the main active component: a 25% content ensures strong and consistent action even in a smaller amount. A characteristic of gymnema is that, on contact with the tongue, it temporarily suppresses the perception of sweetness — hence its Indian name "gurmar", meaning "sugar destroyer".
Uses
Who it is for
For people with raised blood sugar seeking dietary support, for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome; for diets aimed at weight loss; for people with a high intake of sweets and strong sugar cravings; for support of the lipid profile and cholesterol.
Common uses
Taken in water, juice, a smoothie or alongside other supplements, ideally before meals containing carbohydrates. Timing matters: its effect on the absorption of sugars from the gut coincides with digestion of the meal.
Key benefits attributed to it
- Contributes to blood sugar regulation. The primary and most studied use of the herb.
- Reduces sweet cravings. Through temporary suppression of the perception of sweetness.
- Supports metabolism and weight management. A systematic review of double-blind randomised clinical trials has examined plant extracts with appetite-suppressing properties.
- Contributes to improved insulin sensitivity. A central mechanism for metabolic syndrome.
- Helps reduce absorption of sugars from the gut. Gymnemic acid competes with glucose at intestinal receptors.
- Supports healthy pancreatic function. Preclinical research has examined the possible regeneration of the islets of Langerhans in experimental models.
- Contributes to control of lipids such as cholesterol. A parallel metabolic action.
- Has antioxidant action. Attributed to its saponins and flavonoids.
Herbal combinations
For blood sugar regulation, traditionally with cinnamon and barberry. For appetite control with garcinia and green tea. In Ayurvedic tradition it is combined with fenugreek for metabolic support.
Preparation and dosage
When to take it
Ideally before meals containing carbohydrates, so that its effect on sugar absorption coincides with digestion.
Duration
Cycles of 8–12 weeks with a 2-week break. For anyone under glucose monitoring, assessment is done together with the treating physician.
The amounts given are indicative, based on traditional use and published phytotherapy literature. For prolonged use or if you are on medication, consult a qualified health professional.
Precautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. People with diabetes mellitus on medication should consult their doctor: gymnema may enhance the effect of antidiabetic drugs and insulin and cause hypoglycaemia, so a dose adjustment under medical supervision may be needed. Avoid for at least 2 weeks before surgery, given its effect on glucose levels. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not given to children and adolescents without medical direction. Medical advice is required in hepatic or renal insufficiency. Gymnema is dietary support and does not replace diabetes medication. Mild gastrointestinal discomfort has rarely been reported.
Frequently asked questions
What does 25% gymnemic acid mean?
It means the extract is standardised so that 25% of its weight is gymnemic acid, the main active component. Standardisation ensures strong and consistent action even in a smaller amount.
How much and when do I take it?
A very small amount — the tip of a spoon, 200 to 400 mg per day — in 1 to 2 doses daily, before food. Ideally before meals containing carbohydrates.
Can I take it if I am on diabetes medication?
Only after consulting your doctor. Gymnema enhances the effect of antidiabetic drugs and insulin, so there is a risk of hypoglycaemia and a dose adjustment under medical supervision may be needed.
Selected bibliography:
- Possible regeneration of the islets of langerhans in streptozotocin-diabetic rats given gymnema sylvestre leaf extracts
- Herbal Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Chemistry, Biology, and Potential Application of Selected Plants and Compounds
- Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Gymnema sylvestre: An Important Medicinal Plant
- Antidiabetic effect of a leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients
- Plant extracts with appetite suppressing properties for body weight control: a systematic review of double blind randomized controlled clinical trials
- The saponin-rich fraction of a Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. aqueous leaf extract reduces cafeteria and high-fat diet-induced obesity
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