Supplement
Gynostemma (Jiaogulan)
Half-life
~2-3 hours
What is Gynostemma (Jiaogulan)?
Asian adaptogenic vine. 'Herb of Immortality' in traditional medicine. Activates AMPK like metformin.
How Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) works
Gypenosides activate AMPK (like metformin) for glucose control and mitochondrial biogenesis. Modulates HPA axis for stress resilience.
Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) half-life
~2-3 hours (gypenosides in plasma)
Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) side effects
- Very safe
- Mild GI effects initially
- May lower blood glucose — monitor if diabetic
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