Quick take
Gymnema leaf extract is a herb on the Glycotide label that the brand ties to appetite control and healthy sugar metabolism.*
Where it comes from
Gymnema comes from a woody climbing vine that grows in the forests of India and nearby regions. In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, its leaves have been used for a very long time. The Hindi name, gurmar, is often translated as sugar destroyer, which is a nickname from tradition and not a promise.
What the brand says
The brand says gymnema leaf extract supports appetite control and healthy sugar metabolism.* That places it in the first step of the brand's how-it-works story, next to chromium, green tea and African mango.
Teams up with
Gymnema teams up with chromium picolinate and African mango extract in the brand's blood sugar balance group.*
Easy ways to enjoy it
Because Glycotide is a liquid, there is no large capsule to swallow, which many adults prefer when a formula includes several plant extracts.
Keep reading
Read how the plant names fit together in plant extracts in the formula.