Ingredient reading · Gymnema
Gymnema Sylvestre in Payarmin: Line 8, 25 mg at Most
Gymnema leaf extract is the 8th of 22 lines in Payarmin's 200 mg blend, so one 1 mL serving holds at most 25 mg of it, and likely less. Studies of gymnema used 200 to 400 mg of extract a day, which is 8 to 16 times that ceiling. The label prints no exact gymnema amount.
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The ceiling01
How much gymnema sylvestre is in Payarmin?
Payarmin does not print a gymnema amount, but its place on the label caps it at 25 mg per 1 mL serving.
The label lists the 22 blend lines from most to least by weight, and the blend totals 200 mg. Gymnema is 8th. If seven heavier lines come first, they each weigh at least as much as gymnema does. Eight lines at 25 mg would already use all 200 mg, so gymnema cannot weigh more than 200 divided by 8.
An even split gives 200 divided by 22, or about 9.09 mg. So the honest reading is a range: anywhere from a trace up to 25 mg, with 9 mg a reasonable middle guess. The label does not narrow it further (21 CFR 101.36 (eCFR)).
| Droppers a day | Even split | Label-order ceiling | Share of 200 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | about 9.1 mg | at most 25 mg | up to 12.5% |
| 2 | about 18.2 mg | at most 50 mg | up to 25% |
The label does not print how much one dropper holds. We assume 1 mL, the serving size; a smaller dropper lowers every number above.
Against the research02
What dose of gymnema was studied?
Studies of gymnema for blood sugar mostly used 200 to 400 mg a day of an extract standardized to 25% gymnemic acids (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph).
Some trials used more, 500 to 1,000 mg a day of leaf extract. The authors of that review note that robust clinical trials are still lacking (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph). A 2021 pooling of 10 studies with 419 people with type 2 diabetes found small improvements in fasting glucose, but compared people only with their own starting values, and the studies differed widely from one another (Devangan et al., Phytother Res 2021).
Now the margin. Take the 25 mg ceiling and set it beside the low and high study doses.
| Studied dose a day | Ceiling at 1 dropper (25 mg) | Ceiling at 2 droppers (50 mg) | Even split at 1 dropper (9.1 mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 mg | 12.5% | 25% | 4.5% |
| 400 mg | 6.3% | 12.5% | 2.3% |
| 1,000 mg | 2.5% | 5% | 0.9% |
The label prints no extract ratio, so we cannot tell whether Payarmin's extract is the 25% type those trials used. Even at two droppers and the full ceiling, you would reach a quarter of the lowest studied amount.
What it is03
What is gymnema, and why does it dull sweet taste?
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing plant from India, and its leaf is called gurmar in Ayurvedic use, a name tied to its effect on sweet taste.
Chewed or sipped as a strong leaf product, it reduces the perception of sweetness for a short while (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph). That effect is on the taste buds, not a sign of what happens in the blood.
It is worth remembering when you taste the drops. Payarmin also contains stevia extract and xylitol as sweeteners, so a muted sweetness would be a taste effect and nothing more. At a few milligrams per serving, most people will not notice either way.
- Source on the label: gymnema leaf extract, no latin name printed beside it.
- Line 8 of 22; the blend sits under the 200 mg total.
- A rare case of reversible liver injury was linked to gymnema tea (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph).
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See packsCautions04
Can gymnema interact with diabetes medicine?
Gymnema may add to the effect of diabetes medicines, so anyone on insulin or a sulfonylurea should ask a clinician before adding it.
The worry is a blood sugar low, which for many people means a reading under 70 mg/dL, with shakiness, hunger, dizziness and a fast heartbeat (NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose). Whether 25 mg or less could cause that is unknown. We are not claiming it will, only that no one has measured it for this product.
A supplement is not a substitute for insulin, metformin or any prescription. Do not change a dose because of Payarmin. The ADA finds no supplement proven to lower blood glucose (ADA, Vitamins & Supplements).
The label itself asks pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a known medical condition to consult a physician before use. For the full list of flags, see the side-effects page.
Profile and neighbors05
Where does gymnema sit in the formula?
Gymnema is the 8th of 22 blend lines, just after green tea and just before coleus forskohlii.
The profile below repeats the label wording and the evidence we cite for this line.
| Label name | Gymnema Leaf Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Gymnema sylvestre leaf |
| Place on the label | 8 of 22 in the 200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per 1 mL serving | Not listed; #8 of 22 in the 200 mg blend, so at most 25 mg per mL |
| Extract footnote | None printed |
| Amount used in research | 200-400 mg a day of extract |
| Strength of evidence | Small trials; small effect |
| Marketed or traditional use | Ayurvedic leaf known as gurmar |
| Main caution | May add to diabetes medicines; dulls sweet taste. |
FAQ06
Gymnema questions, answered
How many milligrams of gymnema are in a dropper of Payarmin?
The label does not say. Gymnema is 8th of 22 lines in a 200 mg blend, so one 1 mL serving holds at most 25 mg, and an even split gives about 9.1 mg. We assume one dropper equals 1 mL because the label prints no dropper volume.
Is the gymnema in Payarmin the dose used in studies?
Almost surely not. Studies used 200 to 400 mg of extract a day, and some used up to 1,000 mg. The label ceiling is 25 mg per serving, or 50 mg at two droppers, which is at most 25% of the lowest studied amount.
Does gymnema sylvestre lower blood sugar?
Small studies report modest drops, but the evidence is limited. A 2021 pooling of 10 studies compared people only with their own starting values and found very uneven results. No trial tested Payarmin, so we make no promise about blood sugar from this line.
Will gymnema make the drops taste less sweet?
Gymnema can dull the perception of sweetness, but that effect comes from strong leaf products. At 25 mg or less per mL, you are unlikely to notice. The drops also contain stevia and xylitol, which drive the taste more than gymnema does.
Is gymnema safe to take with metformin or insulin?
Ask a clinician first. Gymnema may add to the effect of diabetes medicines, and low blood sugar is the concern. Keep taking prescribed medicine on schedule, and do not change a dose because of a supplement.
What does gurmar mean?
Gurmar is the Hindi name for gymnema sylvestre. The name points to the leaf's effect on sweet taste. The name describes tradition and taste, not a measured result in Payarmin.
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