Nature's WayGymnema Premium Extract, Supports Carbohydrate Metabolism*, 500 mg per Serving, Non-GMO Project Verified, 60 Vegan Capsules (Packaging May Vary)

The effects of this supplement remind me of GLP1. Since GLP1 is pricey, I decided to go with this supplement to reduce my sugar cravings and intake, and lose 15 pounds.It has been one week. I take this first thing in the morning, with breakfast and my second pill with dinner. I don’t ingest the recommended 3.So far, I have to force myself to eat. My sugar cravings are not as bad and I’ve lost 3 pounds. Hoping that as I continue taking this in an attempt to reach my weight loss goal, the effects remain the same. I just have 12 more pounds to go.I recommend doing your research of course before purchasing. Outside of that, this seems to be a good product.

This turned out to be a great standardized Gymnema Extract. Gymnema is a must for anyone trying to balance blood sugar. It is especially good for anyone who has been told they are "pre-diabetic" or "insulin resistant." Gymnema is specific for supporting the pancreas (the "birthplace" of diabetes). It helps to stimulate insulin release in the pancreas, and has been shown to help repair and regenerate the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. It has also been shown to slow the transport of glucose from the intestines to the bloodstream. This, in turn, helps to lower blood sugar and lower hemoglobin A1c. Gymnema sylvestre has been shown to not only suppress the elevation of blood sugar, but also has the unusual ability of helping to regenerate pancreatic cells in both animals and humans. PLEASE: if you are on insulin or other prescription insulin controlling medications, monitor yourself very closely and work with your doctor to adjust medication levels.

I’m not sure what’s wrong with all other reviews. I suppose it’s just not for everyone. Every time I take this with a high carb meal I know it’s working because I get chilly. I always get cold when my blood sugar drops even a little bit. I’m not diabetic, I’m just taking this to prevent high spikes/low GI. I love this stuff and came on here to buy my second bottle. This seems like a must have if you’re doing keto based on the science side of it. I’ll keep taking it.Update: I’m still on keto and I take this and CEYLON cinnamon (if you’re taking anything else BUT Ceylon ORGANIC cinnamon you might be hurting yourself, throw it away) with all my other vitamins because I worry about the carbs in the vitamin filler ingredients. I’m still in deep ketosis and this helps keep blood sugar down. Especially when taking it with cinnamon. Now this said, if you lower your blood sugar too much you will get hungry! Thus potentially negating the supposed properties of this product. Once again though I’m back on here to buy a refill.

I use them when I need to get my sugar levels lower.

Did notice a difference with the this product thought they would be helpful but nope.

Gymnema sylvestre is a multi-talented herbal supplement that can help you maintain healthy glucose levels by blocking the amount of sugar your body absorbs from carbohydrates. It may also help lower your sugar cravings and is being researched in helping the insulin resistant factors in PCOS. Because I have PCOS and known to be insulin resistant, I take this with meals that contain carbohydrates. I have been able to maintain a normal Hgb A1C for several years now, even when not being 100% perfect on my diet and I credit my use of herbal supplements, including this, berberine, cinnamon and/or chromium. They each have different mechanisms, so I've never had any issues with using more than one at the same time, either. Keep in mind, I do eat a much healthier diet than I used to, also. I don't recommend scarfing down a cinnamon roll (*drool* cinnamon rolls!) and expecting a pill to completely control the damage! ;)I will caution anyone to check with your doctor if you wish to mix this with prescription medications, though, like Metformin. I am quite happy to have weaned off my Metformin a couple of years ago and now manage my symptoms more naturally. I urge anyone who wishes to do the same to do so under the guidance of a trusted healthcare provider.

Great product to help control blood sugar!

After taking this herb It did help reduce my appetite and I was able to lose 3 pounds in 4 days. But in the fourth day I woke up covered in hives.Also cause stomach cramps.