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Jul 2018
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485 - What Is Gymnema Sylvestre and Can ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Gymnemic acid binds to the taste receptors on your tongue that perceive sweetness. As a result, it makes sweet things taste a lot less sweet. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/what-is-gymnema-sylvestre-and-can-it-kill-sugar-cravings Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/po ... Show More
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