Chromium Picolinate is a chemical compound that helps in the glucose utilization of insulin. It also helps the body process the carbohydrates and fats. It aids in weight loss by promoting ergogenic effect or formation of muscles. It uses the fats and burns it to be used as energy fuel. This allows the body to form lean muscles. This results in increased energy and fat loss. It helps in the overall maintenance of weight. It also helps suppress the appetite and food cravings. Chromium Picolinate also help in regulating the blood sugar level and reduce the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes.

Gymnema Sylvestre is native to India, predominantly in tropical forests of India. This herb has traditionally been used in the Indian eclectic alternative medical system as the naturopathic treatment for diabetes. The active ingredients or bioactive constituents are a group of gymnemic acids, which have antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory as well as antisweetener properties. If used for a while, gymnema sylvestre, or rather the gymnemic acids, have the effect of reducing the blood sugar level. These glycosides are found in an extract of the leaves and it seems that the acids have a similar structure to saccharose. Besides the gymnemic acids, the plant contains also saponins, quercitol, stigmasterol and also some amino acid derivatives, namely trimethylamine, betaine and choline. When the leaves of gymnema sylvestre are chewed, you temporarily lose the ability to taste sugar.

Hydrocitric Acid or hydroxycitric acid, HCA, is an acid derived from citric acid, found naturally in garcinia cambogia and some other tropical plants. Deemed a potentially revolutionary compound in connection with the lipid metabolism, hydroxycitric acid is currently being touted as a wonder drug by weight loss and dietary supplement advocates. The historical significance of garcinia cambogia in India, as a food condiment and ingredient in curry herbal mixes, the use of hydroxycitric acid as a weight loss agent is nothing new. The traditional Indian medicine has used hydroxycitric acid, actually garcinia cambogia, as treatment for constipation, rheumatism, bowel problems, edema and irregular menstruation. One particular isomer of the hydroxycitric acid has been identified as an inhibitor of pancreatic alpha amylase and intestinal alpha glucosidase.