Gymnema Sylvestre
A herb studied for blood sugar and sugar cravings.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Some blood-sugar and craving signals; trials are small.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Standardized extract per label.
Timing: With meals.
Role in a stack
Metabolic-support herb.
Redundancy check: Diet quality drives blood-sugar control.
Cautions & safety
Can lower blood sugar — caution with diabetes medications.
Interaction risk with glucose-lowering drugs. Educational only — not medical advice.
Best for
sugar-craving/blood-sugar interest (with clinician input)
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.