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Gymnema leaf has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to prevent obesity, balance blood sugar levels.  Gymnema leaf is particularly beneficial for people craving carbohydrates and sweet foods, as research from Kyushu University, Japan confirms that the herb can make sugary foods taste less sweet, and reduce the desire to eat more. 

Human studies at the Georgetown University Medical Center have confirmed that gymnema is a safe, non-toxic and effective weight loss herb that helps reduce excess body fat and Body Mass Index.

Stevia Extract 85% Stevioside. Stevia leaves have been used for hundreds of years in Paraguy and Brazil as a natural sweetener.  Although stevia is naturally 300 times sweeter than sugar, it contains no calories, and has been scientifically proven by the University of Maringa, Brazil, to prevent hypoglycemia – a common cause of sugar cravings, and balance blood sugar levels naturally.

Stevia’s active ingredient, stevioside has been commended by the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, to be a non-toxic, supplement for preventing overeating and stimulating weight loss.

Licorice root is a sweet herb that is naturally low in calories.  It is a popular sweetener for medicines, soft drinks and candies, and in its natural root form, can curb cravings for sweet or carbohydrate-rich foods.  Licorice is a common ingredient for detoxification and digestion remedies, as it has beneficial effects for liver health and fuction.

Japanese researchers found that the flavionids in licorice prevent the liver from converting nutrients into fat, and further research indicates that licorice is effective in increasing the metabolic rate, optimizing the metabolism of carbohydrates and lowering abdominal fat.  The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development have linked licorice extract to slowing down the development of fat cells.

Dandelion Root balances blood sugar levels – the University of Bologna, Italy identified the herb as a natural treatment for hypoglycemia.  Koren researchers at Yeungnam University found that dandelion extract improved the metabolism of fats and reduced sugar imbalances in human subjects.

Dandelion root is a powerful detoxification herb, especially when combined with licorice root.  European herbalists have used dandelion for hundreds of years to strengthen the digestive system and liver.  It is also a rich source of Vitamin A, B complex, Vitamins C, D, calcium, potassium and zinc.