What is gymnema sylvestre and can it help with sugar cravings?
What is gymnema sylvestre and can it help with sugar cravings?  
Podcast: Nutrition Diva
Published On: Wed Jan 15 2025
Description: Diving into the science behind Gymnema sylvestre, an herb that dulls sweet taste perception and may reduce sugar cravings. Why this "sugar destroyer" could help you cut back on sugar and support your health goals.Mentioned in this episode:National Eating Disorders Association- NEDAThe Effect of a 14-Day gymnema sylvestre Intervention to Reduce Sugar Cravings in AdultsGymnemic acids lozenge reduces short-term consumption of high-sugar food: A placebo controlled experiment - PubMedThe effect of Gymnema sylvestre supplementation on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom