• Gymnema, Cinnamon, White Mulberry and Sweet potato are useful for promoting carbohydrate metabolism.
• Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

Gymnema: The substance contained in the leaves (gymnemic acid) has a structure similar to that of glucose. It is used in weight control programmes as it helps to control a sense of hunger and regulates carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

Cinnamon: This is one of best known and widely used spices in the world due to its unmistakable aroma and flavour. A dry extract of the bark is used from this plant. It is helpful in naturally regulating carbohydrate metabolism. -

White mulberry: White Mulberry and Black Mulberry are used in the breeding of silkworms, as their leaves are the main food of these insects. In Emilia-Romagna, still today, the wood of this tree is essential for the production of balsamic vinegar of Modena.

Sweet potato: Unlike the classic potato, it has a much lower glycemic index. The dry extract of this tuber limits and regulates the absorption of the nutrients.

Chromium: This is a metal found in nature primarily as a ferrous mineral. It is a valuable mineral for our body, partly for its role in helping to maintain normal glucose levels in the blood.