What is Gymnema Extract?
Gymnema sylvestre extract, the source of extraction is the root or twig and leaf extract of Gymnema genus Gymnema genus Gymnema of Radixaceae, the main components contain saponins, sterols and other compounds, which have the functions of lowering blood sugar, regulating blood lipids, anti-caries and inhibiting dental caries. Sweetness etc. The gymnema sylvestre leaf extract can be made into food and drink for weight loss, which has remarkable effects on preventing obesity and treating diabetes, and can also be made into cosmetics for preventing freckles.
Gymnema leaf extract benefits:
1. Hypoglycemic effect
Gymnema leaf extract can improve insulin sensitivity, promote insulin secretion, inhibit gluconeogenesis, inhibit blood sugar rise, and have a good preventive effect on diabetes.
2. Lowering blood fat and reducing weight
The extract of vine leaves can interact with glycolytic enzymes in the body. Total saponins can inhibit the body's intake of high-fat substances, reduce the level of triglyceride and total cholesterol in the body, inhibit the index of arteriosclerosis, and reduce the accumulation of fat. A natural weight loss medicinal agent.
3. Inhibit sweet taste and anti-caries effect
Gymnema leaf powder can inhibit sweetness, with an average inhibition rate of 77%, can effectively inhibit the sweetness in sucrose, glucose, sugar gum and saccharin, and can also block the synthesis of extracellular water-insoluble glucan of Streptococcus mutans, Inhibit the formation of dental caries bacteria and enhance the ability to resist dental caries.
4. Other pharmacological effects
Gymnema sylvestre extract also has anti-malarial and anti-filariasis effects, can regulate immunity, reduce the damage of radioactive substances to the liver, and prevent potential tumor diseases.
Application:
1. Functional food and health products
As a functional food raw material, gymnastics vine extract can be made into candy, toothpaste, chewing gum, mouthwash and functional drinks.
2. Gymnema sylvestre extract powder can inhibit the formation of melanin, and can be used as a cosmetic additive for whitening and skin care.
3. Drugs
The extract powder of gymnema leaf extract can be made into medicine for treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar concentration.
4. The mixed powder of Gymnema sylvestre extract and gardenia extract and chitosan can be made into a natural and healthy weight loss supplement.
