BOTANICALS
Gymnema (leaf extract, 25% gymnemic acid)
Gymnema leaf extract supports healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range and helps curb sweet cravings.
Also known as: Gymnema sylvestre, gurmar, Gymnema leaf extract
At a glance
- Form
- Gymnema leaf extract · 25% gymnemic acid
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 400 mg a day (you can change it)
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave gymnema out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
- Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1
- Insulin
- Metformin
- SGLT2 inhibitor
- Sulfonylurea or meglitinide
- Other diabetes pills
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Health conditions
- Eating disorder, now or recovering
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition.
Questions
How much gymnema a day?
apiece formulas usually include 400 mg a day.
What is gymnema used for?
Gymnema leaf extract supports healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range and helps curb sweet cravings.*
Who should be careful with gymnema?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Semaglutide; Tirzepatide; Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1; Insulin; Metformin; SGLT2 inhibitor; Sulfonylurea or meglitinide; Other diabetes pills; Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get gymnema in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Gymnema can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.