Evidence supporting the use of: Gymnemagenin
For the health condition: Weight Loss

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Gymnemagenin is a bioactive compound found in the plant Gymnema sylvestre, which has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for supporting glucose metabolism and as an adjunct in weight management. The traditional use of Gymnema sylvestre, and by extension gymnemagenin, stems from its reputed ability to suppress sweet taste perception and reduce sugar cravings, which could indirectly assist with weight loss by lowering caloric intake from sugars. While there is some preliminary scientific research on Gymnema sylvestre extracts in general, most of the available evidence centers around its effects on blood sugar control and not directly on weight loss. There are a few animal studies and small human trials suggesting that Gymnema sylvestre extracts may help reduce body weight and food intake, but these do not isolate gymnemagenin as the active component responsible for these effects. Thus, while the use of Gymnema sylvestre (and potentially gymnemagenin) for weight loss is primarily justified by traditional practice, the direct scientific evidence specifically for gymnemagenin’s effect on weight loss remains limited and inconclusive. More robust clinical trials targeting gymnemagenin alone are needed to establish its efficacy for this purpose.

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Other health conditions supported by Gymnemagenin

Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Sugar Cravings
Weight Loss

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