Original sentence: Additionally, gymnema alters the tast of sugar when it is placed in the mouth, thus some use it to fight sugar cravings.Gymnema sylvestre (latin for "destroyer of sugar") is an herb that has been used in India as a treatment for diabetes for nearly two millenia.Some postulate that the herb actually reduces cravings for sugar by blocking sugar receptors in the tongue, but no scientific studies have supported this theory.This effect, however, is short-lived, lasting a mere fifteen minutes.While the effects of the herb are not entirely known as it is still being studied, the herb has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels when used for an extended period of time.com herbfaq
Edited sentence: Gymnema sylvestre (latin for "destroyer of sugar") is a herb known for helping people overcome sugar cravings by blocking the taste receptors from tasting the sugar.It also partially blocks the body from being able to convert sugar into fat, while improving insulin activity