Promote healthy blood sugar! Famous sugar-destroyer and balancing herbs support your body's healthy blood sugar response.

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 Contains:  Gymnema (leaf)*, Neem (leaf)*, Holy Basil (leaf)* aka Tulsi

100 Capsules/535 mg

Directions:  Take 1 capsule up to three times a day just before meals.   

Caution:Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing a baby, taking insulin or hypoglycemic medication.

*USDA Certified Organic 

Glucose Guard is a powerful blend of organic Ayurvedic herbs with the unique ability to strengthen and support the body's healthy response to blood sugar.  These are gymnema, neem, and holy basil, also known as Tulsi.

Gymnema leaf, also known as gurmar or shardunika in Ayurveda, literally means “sugar destroyer”. It has been used successfully and safely in India for more than 2,000 years. Exciting research has been done on this unique herb confirming its effects on blood sugar as well as a host of other health-supporting actions.  Studies indicate that gymnemic acid, similar in chemical structure to glucose, binds to glucose receptor locations on the taste buds and intestines, preventing adsorption of glucose and corresponding blood sugar rise. This may explain why chewing the leaves blocks the sweet taste on the tongue, reducing the appeal of sugar. Gymnema is widely used today and popularly accepted as a safe and effective in supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Still, those on medication should monitor their blood glucose levels to avoid a hypoglemic effect.

Neem leaf, one of the most bitter herbs there is, has traditionally been used in Ayurveda to for multiple purposes, to improve digestion, detoxify the liver and support the immune system. It’s antimicrobial activity makes it ideal in supporting healthy skin. However, one of its most well-known actions is to help maintain healthy blood glucose levels.

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a highly revered herb in India and considered sacred due to its anti-stress action and extensive healing properties. It potentiates the supportive action of gymnema and neem.

Additional Reading:

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2. Kang MH, Lee MS, Choi MK, Min KS, Shibamoto T. Hypoglycemic activity of Gymnema sylvestre extracts on oxidative stress and antioxidant status in diabetic rats. J Agric Food Chem. 2012 Mar 14;60(10):2517-24. doi: 10.1021/jf205086b.
3. Baskaran K, Kizar Ahamath B, Radha Shanmugasundaram K, Shanmugasundaram ER. Antidiabetic effect of a leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. J Ethnopharmacol. 1990 Oct;30(3):295-300.
4. A study of hypoglycaemic effects of Azadirachta indica (Neem) in normaland alloxan diabetic rabbits., http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10919098
5. Evaluation of hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Ocimum sanctum., http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23105475
6. The science behind sacredness of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.)., http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20509321
7. Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons., http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25624701