New botanical formula combines clinically studied ingredients to support appetite management, healthy post-meal glucose response, and metabolic wellness
NOW®, the largest family- and employee-owned manufacturer of natural products in the U.S. health food store channel, has introduced GLP-1 Metabolic Support, a new dietary supplement formulated to support healthy post-meal glucose response, help moderate appetite, and support muscle maintenance.*
The formula combines two clinically studied branded botanical ingredients, Metabolaid® from Monteloeder and Reducose® from Phynova, with berberine HCl derived from Berberis aristata bark. These ingredients offer complementary mechanisms for supporting healthy glucose metabolism, the body’s natural GLP-1 response, and appetite regulation.*
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone involved in regulating blood glucose, appetite, and satiety. Increasing awareness of GLP-1’s role in metabolic health has generated interest in nutritional approaches that support the body’s natural metabolic processes.
Metabolaid®, developed by Monteloeder S.L., is a patented botanical blend of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) leaf extract and hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower extract. More than a decade of research, including eight clinical studies involving over 450 participants, has examined its potential benefits for appetite regulation, satiety, and metabolic health.*
In clinical research, two months of Metabolaid supplementation was associated with 61% higher basal GLP-1 levels compared with placebo.* Another study observed a 13% greater post-meal increase in GLP-1 within 15 minutes.* Research has also reported improvements in hunger reduction, desire for sweet foods, and meal satisfaction.*
Metabolaid has also been studied for its effects on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism, as well as its potential role in supporting a balanced gut microbiome.*
Reducose®, developed by Phynova, is a patented white mulberry (Morus alba) leaf extract standardized in NOW’s formula to a minimum of 4.5% 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ). This naturally occurring compound inhibits alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in the digestion of carbohydrates.* By slowing the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose, Reducose helps support healthy post-meal glucose and insulin responses.*
Clinical studies of Reducose have demonstrated its ability to moderate post-meal glucose and insulin responses following consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods.* This mechanism offers an approach to supporting healthy carbohydrate metabolism as part of everyday eating habits.*
Berberine HCl, derived from Berberis aristata bark, complements the two branded ingredients. Berberine is a naturally occurring botanical constituent studied for its role in supporting normal glucose utilization, insulin sensitivity, and healthy lipid metabolism.*
NOW® GLP-1 Metabolic Support has 500 mg of Metabolaid, 250 mg of berberine HCl, and 222 mg of Reducose per two-capsule serving. The product is available in bottles of 60 vegetarian capsules, with a suggested retail price of $39.99. Suggested use is one to two capsules daily before the largest meal.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
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