Gymnema sylvestre is a climbing shrub that grows in the forests of India and parts of Africa and Australia. Olivaro uses a leaf extract.
About it
The Hindi name gurmar means sugar destroyer, which tells you how long people have linked the leaf with sweet tastes and cravings. It has been part of Ayurvedic practice for generations, and it turns up in many blood sugar support products today.
At a glance
- A climbing shrub with a long herbal history
- Called gurmar in Hindi
- Used in Ayurvedic practice
- Often chosen for sweet-craving support
What it does in Olivaro
Gymnema is the craving-support plant of the blend. The brand says Olivaro can help curb sugar and junk-food cravings, and gymnema is the natural fit for that claim.
Worth knowing
Plant extracts suit a routine you can repeat daily. Note your mid-afternoon cravings for a few weeks and compare.
Read the label on your bottle for the complete formula. Results vary from person to person.
