Bio-Gymnema

Company: Ayush Herbs

Address: 2239 152nd Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98052

Phone: 800-925-1371

Web site: http://www.ayush.com

Description: Bio-Gymnema from Ayush Herbs contains a blend of herbs than have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help promote healthy blood-sugar balance. Gymnema sylvestre was noted by Ayurvedic practitioners for its ability to rid the body of excess sugars and was thus called “gurmar,” meaning “destroyer of sugar.” This herb is said to first blocks absorption of sugar from the intestinal tract, then, along with pterocarpus marsupium, supports normal blood-glucose levels as well as effectively nourishes the beta cells of the pancreas. Ocimum sanctum (holy basil, or tulsi) has long been used in Ayurveda for its support of healthy blood-sugar levels. Momordica charantia (bitter melon) has been used as a vegetable in the Orient and also to help promote healthy blood-sugar levels. Its peculiar bitter taste has earned it many names. Azadirachta indica (Neem) has traditionally been used in Ayurveda for healthy blood-sugar support. Biotin is included, since people who suffer from blood-sugar disorders often have significantly lower levels of biotin than those with normal blood sugar. Betaine-HCl is added for better absorption of nutrients, and chromium nicotinate serves two purposes: first, it provides chromium to increase insulin sensitivity, and second, it provides nicotinic acid, which contains B vitamins essential for healthy blood-sugar regulation.