We know from numerous studies that the consumption of excess refined sugars is one of the main culprits responsible for rising obesity rates worldwide. Excess refined sugar intake is responsible for many other illnesses including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cognitive decline and certain cancers.
A study was done in Feb 2020 looking at the effects of Gymnema sylvestre effect on sugar consumption. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effect of consuming a gymnema-containing mint on the desire to consume high sugar sweet foods directly thereafter. The participants were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 received a GS-containing mint and Group 2 a placebo mint. They were then offered their favourite chocolates and asked to rate their perceived pleasantness and desire for more chocolate, after eating the first chocolate. This was done 5 times. Each time they were asked to rate hunger, pleasantness, and desire to eat more chocolate.
RESULTS:
The number of chocolate bars eaten decreased by 21.3% within a 15-minute period of taking the GS-containing mint. Desire to eat more of the chocolates and pleasantness of the chocolate was also decreased. Those who reported having a “sweeter tooth” had a greater decrease in the pleasantness of chocolate and desire to eat more. Therefore, the study concluded that taking a GS-containing mint compared to placebo significantly reduced the quantity of chocolate eaten, mainly due to a decrease in desire and the pleasantness of consuming it.
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