New Delhi, July 24 (Inditop.com) An Indian herbal extract has been found to help people maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Gymnema sylvestre grows in the Indian subcontinent and has been used as a natural folk medicine for maintaining optimal health since 6000 BC. Several Indian tribes have used its leaves for centuries as a folk remedy.

It has been clinically proven that the extract helps maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels. No side effects have been reported, according to a statement from Ayurveda International, one of the firms preparing the extract from the herb.

The firm’s CEO Arun K. Chatterji said: “This brings a truly unique health solution to millions of people worldwide.”