It’s well known that an overconsumption of sugar can alter mood, reduce memory function, negatively impact gut health and lead to chronic inflammation, but what’s not so easily understood is how to reduce sugar when sweetness is all we crave – especially after a period of indulgence according to leading food-based supplement brand; Cytoplan.
New for 2024, the ethical supplement brand has launched a new formulation; Gymnema Sylvestre designed to balance blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings, naturally.
The product has been created with an ancient slow-growing, perennial, woody climber plant found in Central and Southern India and tropical Africa which has been traditionally used for nearly 2000 years to help manage sugar cravings and balance blood sugar levels. In the Ayurvedic system, it is referred to as “Gurmar” which means ‘sugar destroyer’.
Each capsule from Cytoplan provides 100mg of Gymnema Sylvestre extract with 25mg of active gymnemic acids, which research has identified as the level required to help curb sugar cravings and has been designed at this level to enable one capsule to be taken up to three times daily for prolonged benefit and effect.
Suitable for vegans and free from flavourings, colourings, wheat, soy and dairy; the effects of Gymnema Sylvestre occur rapidly and have a noticeable effect on sugar cravings, blood glucose levels and metabolic function within approximately 30 minutes of ingestion.
Amanda Williams; CEO and Nutritional Therapist at Cytoplan who created Gymnema Sylvestre said: “The body, and especially the brain, need an ongoing supply of glucose sufficient for healthy metabolic function. When glucose is ingested from complex carbohydrate whole foods it is released slowly into the bloodstream to meet metabolic needs. However, Western diets often contain a low level of complex carbohydrate-rich wholefood and a high level of refined foods which are high in simple sugars.
“These foods provide energy that is delivered straight into the bloodstream rapidly spiking blood sugar which makes us feel energised, temporarily. However, when sugar levels drop again it can leave us feeling tired, hungry, irritable and lacking concentration. Furthermore, high blood sugar can have detrimental effects on the brain through various processes. For example, glucose can attach to structures on cells, damaging them and triggering inflammation and precipitating longer term insulin resistance.
“A diet rich in nutrient-dense soluble fibre and protein is what we should aim for, but sometimes it can be difficult to manage cravings for sugary processed foods that are nutrient poor and processed and which quickly satisfy the craving.
“The attributes of Gymnema Sylvestre are multifold: it will help reduce the desire for sugar and encourage a hunger for non sugary nutrient dense wholefoods, and concomitantly will help improve metabolic function and balance blood sugar levels. If this can be maintained for 3-4 weeks you will naturally lose the desire for sugar and easily establish new eating habits for the year ahead!”
GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE is available now from Cytoplan, RRP £11.00* www.cytoplan.co.uk/gymnema-sylvestre
- Each capsule provides 100mg of Gymnema sylvestre and 25mg of active gymnemic acids, which research has identified as the level required to help curb sugar cravings
- The effects of Gymnema sylvestre occur rapidly after ingestion and has been uniquely designed to take one small capsule up to three times daily for prolonged benefit and effect
- Has a noticeable effect within approximately 30 minutes of ingestion
- Helps manage sugar cravings
- Supports healthy glucose levels
- Supports healthy metabolic function
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Capsule Form
To see Cytoplan’s award-winning range of market-leading nutritional supplements head to: www.cytoplan.co.uk
