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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Gymnema and Reduced Chocolate Pleasantness Rating

Doses used in studies

mints/day: 3–6 (median 4.5, IQR 3–6) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6.4 weeks · IQR 6.4 weeks–6.4 weeks · Range 6.4 weeks–6.4 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

The effect of a 14-day Gymnema sylvestre intervention to reduce sugar intake in people self-identifying with a sweet tooth.
- 2025-03
- RCT
- Appetite 207
- - Hsiao Wh
  - Kruger R
  - Diako C
  - Nelson I
  - Stice E
  - Ali A
- PubMed: 39855349
- DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2025.107871
4 Insights on
- Reduced Chocolate Pleasantness Rating
- High evidence
- Adults
Both AD-LIB and SYS reduced pleasantness ratings (p < 0.005)
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
up to 6 mints/day (ad libitum) or 3 specified times/day (systematic)