Compound Monograph

Gurmarin

A 35-amino-acid peptide from Gymnema sylvestre that suppresses sweet taste by acting on sweet-taste receptors; the effect is strong in rodents but weak or absent in humans.

Classification

Gurmarin is one of the proteins & peptides, part of the amino acids & proteins class. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins — including directly bioactive free amino acids and plant proteins.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Gurmarin is one of the proteins & peptides, found in Gymnema.