Origin · Supplier: United States · Pharmachem

Key Benefits: Supports carbohydrate management, metabolic health, and weight management.

Key Highlights: Produced using a pure-water extraction process, this ingredient inhibits α-amylase activity to help reduce starch digestion. When combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, it may support weight management and help reduce body fat and waist circumference.

Suitable Dosage Forms: Capsules, tablets, powders.

Regulatory Status: Self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) in the United States; classified as a conventional food ingredient in China.

Mechanism of Action: Inhibits α-amylase activity, helping reduce the digestion and absorption of dietary starch.

Clinical Data: Supported by 14 clinical studies. Clinical findings indicate that it may reduce the digestion of dietary starch by up to 66%. The suggested intake is 500–1,500 mg before starch-containing meals.

Recommended Combinations: Berberine, apple cider vinegar, chromium, citrus polyphenols, blood orange extract, and more.