Kucha Tea

Why You Need It

• Suppresses Sugar Cravings: It temporarily blocks the sweet receptors on your tongue.
• Supports Healthy Blood Sugar: It helps your body utilize glucose more effectively.
• Promotes Healthy Cholesterol: Studies suggest it may help maintain lipid levels already in the normal range.

How It Works

Kucha contains active compounds called gymnemic acids. When you consume it, these acids bind to the receptors in your intestines and tongue. Imagine putting a lock on a door; the sugar molecule (glucose) can't fit into the lock anymore. This reduces the absorption of sugar from your food and literally makes sweet things taste less appealing, helping you break the cycle of sugar addiction.

Natural Food Sources

While Kucha (Gymnema sylvestre) is a vine and not a 'vegetable' you find in the produce aisle, it is strictly a plant-based ingredient. You consume the leaves, usually dried and steeped as a tea or taken as a capsule.

Supplementation

• Dosage: Standard extracts range from 200mg to 400mg daily.
• Format: Best taken as a capsule or a strong tea (steep for 10+ minutes) about 30 minutes before a meal high in carbohydrates.
• Who should use it: Anyone trying to reduce sugar intake or managing metabolic health (always consult a doctor first).