Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) is a tropical plant, regulating blood glucose levels, having a number of active substances alkaloids, flavonoids, chlorophylls, triterpene saponins and stigmasterol. It is used as a slimming supplement (also with obesity and overweight), reducing appetite and blocking taste receptors (especially sweet). Lowers the level of triglycerides in the blood. It is available as mono-preparations, also as multi-component weight loss and insulin-active supplements.
Dosage: Before meals in divided doses, at least 200 mg per day based on gymnemic acid.