Glycora

The plant's sweet inactivation property is based on the presence of triterpene saponins, known as:

1. Gymnemic acids

2. Gymnemasaponins

3. Gurmarin

• There is clinical evidence that Gymnema works for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In this context, it may act by increasing insulin secretion through increasing the number of pancreatic β-cells and improving cell function.

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• It has also demonstrated other incretin-mimetic activity. It not only lowers blood glucose, but also reduces the perception of taste and increases the perception of bitterness.

Gymnemic acids

• Gymnemic acids destroy the ability to distinguish sweet taste.

• The atomic arrangement of gymnemic acid is similar to that of the glucose molecule. Therefore, they prevent sugar molecules from being activated by filling the receptor position in the taste buds.

• Similarly, Gymnemic acids occupy the receptor site in the absorptive outer layer of the intestines, thus preventing the absorption of the sugar molecule by the intestine.

• Gymnemic acids prevent triglycerides and cholesterol from binding to receptors in the intestines and inhibit their absorption in treating obesity.

• Studies suggest that consuming 200-400 mg of gymnemic acid reduces intestinal absorption of the sugar glucose.

Vitamin B6, which is water-soluble and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, plays an active role in the production of DNA, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin. Its main function is to help the body metabolize fat and carbohydrates for energy. Vitamin B6, which plays important roles in brain development, nervous system, hormonal structure, immune system, and improving mood, not only ensures the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine but also plays a key role in forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.