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Gymnema

What is Gymnema?

Gymnema also called Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. [1]


History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Gymnema


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Gymnema sylvestre - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Gymnema Leaf Extract

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 16, 2010 @ 11:14 PM

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