Bixa Botanical Gurmar Leaves Extract Powder

Bixa Botanical Gurmar Leaves Extract PowderScientific studies of gymnema leaf extract have shown the presence of triterpene saponins like Gymnemic acids in the majority. The ability of gymnemic acids is to delay glucose absorption in the blood. The atomic arrangement of gymnemic acid molecules is similar to that of glucose molecules. These molecules fill the receptor locations on the taste buds thereby preventing its activation by sugar molecules present in the food curbing the sugar craving. Similarly, Gymnemic acid molecules also fill the receptor location in the absorptive external layers of the intestine thereby preventing the sugar molecules absorption by the intestine which results in low blood sugar levels. When Gymnema leaf extract is administered to a diabetic patient there is stimulation of the pancreas functions to improve sugar metabolism. Other uses for Gymnema leaf extract are its ability to act as a laxative diuretic and cough suppressant.