Gymnema sylvestre
An Ayurvedic herb known as the "sugar destroyer" — it temporarily blocks sweet taste receptors and is studied for blood sugar support.
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May interact with diabetes medications (hypoglycemia risk) and insulin.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery (blood sugar effects).
Hypoglycemia, headache, nausea, dizziness. Altered taste perception.
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