Gymnema sylvestre is said to lower sugar cravings while reducing the rate at which sugar and fat are absorbed into the body. This two-fold action may help treat obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The active compound in G. sylvestre is gymnemic acid. More @Wikipedia
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