New botanical formula combines clinically studied ingredients to support appetite management, healthy post-meal glucose response, and metabolic wellness*
Bloomingdale, IL (November 11, 2026) – Protocol For Life Balance®, the practitioner line from NOW®, the largest family- and employee-owned natural products manufacturer, has introduced GLP-1 Metabolic Formula, a new dietary supplement formulated to support healthy post-meal glucose response, help moderate appetite, and support muscle maintenance.*
The formula combines two clinically studied branded botanical ingredients, Metabolaid® from Monteloeder and Reducose® from Phynova, with berberine HCl derived from Berberis aristata bark. These ingredients offer complementary mechanisms to support healthy glucose metabolism, the body’s natural GLP-1 response, and appetite regulation.*
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone involved in regulating blood glucose, appetite, and satiety.* As awareness of GLP-1’s role in metabolic health grows, interest in nutritional approaches that support the body’s natural metabolic processes has increased.*
Metabolaid®, developed by Monteloeder S.L., is a patented botanical blend of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) leaf extract and hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower extract that supports normal GLP-1 production and appetite control*. More than a decade of research, including eight clinical studies with more than 450 participants, has examined its potential benefits for appetite regulation, satiety, and metabolic health.*
In clinical research, two months of Metabolaid® supplementation was associated with 61% higher basal GLP-1 levels compared with placebo.* Another study observed a 13% greater post-meal increase in GLP-1 within 15 minutes (non-significant vs. placebo).* Research has also reported improvements in hunger reduction, desire for sweet foods, and meal satisfaction:*
Participant insights from a 60-day clinical study:
· 65% Lower desire for sweet foods after 60 days vs. placebo*
· 60% Greater hunger reduction vs. placebo by Day 60*
· +61% Higher basal GLP-1 at 2 months vs. placebo*
· 50% Increase in meal satisfaction from Day 15 to Day 60*
· 16% Improvement in mental health scores by study end*
Metabolaid® has also been studied for its effects on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism, and for its potential role in supporting a balanced gut microbiome.*
Reducose®, developed by Phynova, is a patented white mulberry (Morus alba) leaf extract standardized in Protocol for Life Balance’s formula to a minimum of 4.5% 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ). This naturally occurring compound inhibits alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in the digestion of carbohydrates.* By slowing the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose, Reducose® helps support healthy post-meal glucose and insulin responses.*
Clinical studies of Reducose® have demonstrated its ability to moderate post-meal glucose and insulin responses following consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods.* This mechanism offers an approach to supporting healthy carbohydrate metabolism as part of everyday eating habits.*
Reducose: Three layers of efficacy
1. Blood glucose & insulin
• ~30% lower post-meal blood glucose*
• ~30% lower post-meal insulin response*
2. Incretin
• May support normal GLP-1 response*
3. Effect on Appetite
• May reduce hunger*
• May lessen desire to eat*
Derived from Berberis aristata bark, Berberine HCl, which may support healthy glucose metabolism,* complements the two branded ingredients. Berberine is a naturally occurring botanical constituent studied for its role in supporting normal glucose utilization, insulin sensitivity, and healthy lipid metabolism.*
Protocol For Life Balance® GLP-1 Metabolic Formula has 500 mg of Metabolaid®, 250 mg of berberine HCl, and 222 mg of Reducose® per two-capsule serving. The product is available in bottles of 60 vegetarian capsules, with a suggested retail price of $40.00. Suggested use is one to two capsules daily before the largest meal.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About Protocol For Life Balance®
Protocol For Life Balance®, part of family- and employee-owned NOW Health Group, is a practitioner-focused dietary supplement brand dedicated to supporting optimal health through science-based nutrition. Manufactured in an A-rated GMP facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Protocol For Life Balance® develops premium formulations based on the latest advances in nutritional science and designed to address common nutritional deficiencies and support healthy physiological function. The company employs a team of scientific experts to create evidence-based products using high-quality, clinically studied ingredients. Committed to quality, affordability, and professional guidance, Protocol For Life Balance® offers 200 health and wellness products through licensed healthcare practitioners and pharmacies, empowering patients to achieve better health outcomes.
