Gymnema Sylvestre Research

The effects of Gymnema Sylvestre supplementation on lipid profile, glycemic control, blood pressure, and anthropometric indices in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zamani M, Ashtary-Larky D, Nosratabadi S, Bagheri R, Wong A, Rafiei MM · Phytother Res (2023)

The effect of Gymnema sylvestre supplementation on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Devangan S, Varghese B, Johny E, Gurram S, Adela R · Phytother Res (2021)

A systematic review of Gymnema sylvestre in obesity and diabetes management.

Pothuraju R, Sharma RK, Chagalamarri J, Jangra S, Kumar Kavadi P · J Sci Food Agric (2014)

Gymnema sylvestre as a Multi-Target Antidiabetic Agent: Mechanistic Insights and Metabolic Regulation

In plain English: This systematic-review examined the effects of Gymnema Sylvestre.

· International journal of molecular sciences (2026)

Gymnema sylvestre for diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.

Leach MJ · J Altern Complement Med (2007)

Suppression of Oral Sweet Sensations during Consumption of Sweet Food in Humans: Effects on Gastric Emptying Rate, Glycemic Response, Appetite, Food Satisfaction and Desire for Basic Tastes.

Kashima N, Kimura K, Nishitani N, Yamaoka Endo M, Fukuba Y, Kashima H · Nutrients (2020)

The Effect of a 14-Day gymnema sylvestre Intervention to Reduce Sugar Cravings in Adults.

Turner S, Diako C, Kruger R, Wong M, Wood W, Rutherfurd-Markwick K · Nutrients (2022)

The Effect of Gymnema Sylvestre on Motivation to Consume Sweet Foods-A Qualitative Investigation.

Nelson I, Kruger R, Hsiao D, Stice E, Ali A · Nutrients (2025)

Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion.

Zuñiga LY, González-Ortiz M, Martínez-Abundis E · J Med Food (2017)

Effect of Gymnema sylvestre Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Secretion, and Insulin Sensitivity in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance.

Gaytán Martínez LA, Sánchez-Ruiz LA, Zuñiga LY, González-Ortiz M, Martínez-Abundis E · J Med Food (2021)

Efficacy and Tolerability of a Food Supplement Based on Zea mays L., Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.br.ex Sm, Zinc and Chromium for the Maintenance of Normal Carbohydrate Metabolism: A Monocentric, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

In plain English: These beneficial effects occur in the absence of biochemical evidence of kidney and liver toxicity.

Buccato DG, Ullah H, De Lellis LF, Morone MV, Larsen DS, Di Minno A, Cordara M, Piccinocchi R, Baldi A, Greco A, Santonastaso S, Sacchi R, Daglia M. · Nutrients (2024)

An evidence-based systematic review of gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.

In plain English: An evidence-based review (Natural Standard) summarized gymnema's traditional use and clinical evidence for blood sugar.

Ulbricht C et al. · Journal of dietary supplements (2011)

Comparative Effects of Gymnema sylvestre and Berberine on Adipokines, Body Composition, and Metabolic Parameters in Obese Patients: A Randomized Study.

In plain English: In a head-to-head RCT, gymnema and berberine both improved adipokines and body composition.

Bandala C et al. · Nutrients (2024)

Plant extracts with appetite suppressing properties for body weight control: a systematic review of double blind randomized controlled clinical trials.

In plain English: A systematic review of appetite-suppressing plant extracts included gymnema among candidates for weight control.

Astell KJ et al. · Complementary therapies in medicine (2013)

The effect of a 14-day Gymnema sylvestre intervention to reduce sugar intake in people self-identifying with a sweet tooth

In plain English: Using GS with an ad libitum regimen reduced sugar cravings and changed sweet food desire and consumption in people identifying as having a sweet tooth.

Wh H, R K, C D, I N, E S, A A. · Appetite (2025)

An open label study on the supplementation of Gymnema sylvestre in type 2 diabetics.

In plain English: An open-label study reported improved glycemic markers with gymnema in type 2 diabetes.

Kumar SN et al. · Journal of dietary supplements (2010)