Chromium Polynicotinate is a product associated with medical food. It is used as a nutritional support in diabetes related conditions. Chromium polynicotinate is said to be nothing but an assimilated form of chromium. It is said to be the most effective type of chromium. It is absorbed by the body in its biologically active form. It is also crucial to the process of synthesis of fats, protein and cholesterol. Chromium polynicotinate if taken in monitored dosage can help stabilize blood sugar levels. This proves beneficial for people suffering from diabetes as well as hypoglycemia. Its main property is to produce insulin. Therefore, it helps in the metabolism of glucose. This type of chromium polynicotinate helps in the production of anabolic effects which have no side effects. On the other hand, they help in keeping the fat cells away from the muscle cells.

Guarana is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family native to the Amazon basin. Guarana is best known for its fruit and seeds. Guarana extracts contain naturally high amounts of caffeine which the plant uses in defense against pathogens. Its extracts are a natural and abundant source of caffeine in most parts of the world. It is added to soft drinks, herbal tea, energy shots and used in capsules. The extracts have a positive effect on cognition and they also increase memory retention and physical endurance. A 2007 study on human pilots showed its positive effects on memory, alertness and mood. It is also reported to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been naturally found in southern and in central India and here they are utilised in traditional medicines for about 2000 years. In the historical Indian text, this is called as gurmar, where this word means sugar destroyer that provides an indication that these are used in the medicine. This is utilised for reducing the glucose absorption which takes place inside your body and even declines the foods sweetness, this could be best suited for those people who want to reduce their weight as well as for those who wants to decline the sugar level which is present in the blood. This is also utilised in Ayurvedic medicine.

Hoodia Gordonii is widely thought of as an appetite suppressant; however, there have not been sufficient studies to support this theory.