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Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
Often called the "sugar destroyer," Gymnema has been used by Ayurvedic healers to help support healthy blood sugar levels for thousands of years. Gymnema also supports a healthy metabolism. |
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Guggul (Commiphora mukul)
Known as the "fat killer" in Ayurvedic medicine, Guggul is a powerful resin extract that comes from the small, thorny mukul myrrh tree. It is known in Ayurveda for its ability to help rid the body of unwanted fat, increase cellular fire, and support healthy cholesterol levels and liver function. |
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric root, one of the most widely studied botanicals today, is often combined with Amalaki because of the duo’s potency and power. Turmeric works to boost cardiovascular health by purifying the blood, regulating blood sugar levels, supporting healthy insulin levels, and promoting a healthy inflammatory response in the body. |
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
A powerful antioxidant, green tea contains high concentrated levels of EGCG that neutralize toxic free radicals within the body. It also works to protect the DNA, regulate blood sugar levels, increase thermogenesis, and boost energy. |
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Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Known as the "great rejuvenator," Amalaki is revered for over 5,000 years in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating properties. This superfood promotes energy and vitality, supports immune function, promotes the digestive system, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and has an overall rejuvenating effect on the body required during weight loss. |
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Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
The date-like Haritaki fruit serves as a gentle and effective detoxifying agent for the body. Through its astringent taste, the Haritaki stimulates the metabolic fire of the cells and promotes the body's ability to burn fat. |
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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)—used in the Vanilla version of NutriiVeda
Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. Cinnamon aids with problems in the digestive system and is high in antioxidants. Seasoning a high carb food with cinnamon can help lessen its impact on your blood sugar levels. Cinnamon slows the rate at which the stomach empties after meals, reducing the rise in blood sugar after eating. |
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Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)—used in the Chocolate version of NutriiVeda
Many herbalists believe that cayenne acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. Medicinally it aids in elimination and assimilation and promotes the entire digestion system. Nutritionally it is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium. |
