Active Ingredient	5 ml	% NRV*	10 ml	% NRV*
Flaxseed Oil	100 mg	–	200 mg	–
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)	90 mg	112.5%	180 mg	225%
Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract (60% HCA)	50 mg	–	100 mg	–
Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract (76% Gymnemic Acids)	35 mg	–	70 mg	–
Pomegranate Fruit, Seed & Peel Extract	35 mg	–	70 mg	–
Yerba Mate Leaf Extract (8:1)	30 mg	–	60 mg	–
Niacin (as Nicotinamide)	20 mg NE	125%	40 mg NE	250%
Bilberry Fruit & Shoot Extract (10:1, 26% Anthocyanins)	17 mg	–	34 mg	–
Inositol	17 mg	–	34 mg	–
Betaine Hydrochloride	17 mg	–	34 mg	–
Choline Bitartrate	10 mg	–	20 mg	–
Dandelion Root Extract (4:1)	8.5 mg	–	17 mg	–
Pantothenic Acid	6.7 mg	111.67%	13.4 mg	223.33%
Alpha-Lipoic Acid	3.5 mg	–	7 mg	–
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	3.5 mg	318.18%	7 mg	636.36%
Vitamin B6	3.5 mg	250%	7 mg	500%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	2.85 mg	203.57%	5.7 mg	407.14%
Zinc (from Zinc Citrate)	1.7 mg	17%	3.4 mg	34%
Manganese	0.7 mg	35%	1.4 mg	70%
Beta-Carotene	0.5 mg	–	1 mg	–
Stevia Stem Extract	0.33 mg	–	0.66 mg	–
Folate (L-Methylfolate)	300 µg	150%	600 µg	300%
Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate)	100 µg	250%	200 µg	500%
Vitamin B12	8 µg	320%	16 µg	640%

*NRV = Nutrient Reference Values. NRV has not been established for the other ingredients.

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🌿 Gymnema Sylvestre

What is it?

Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant native to tropical regions of Asia, particularly India, where it has a long history of traditional botanical use.

Its leaves contain naturally occurring compounds called gymnemic acids, which belong to the triterpenoid saponin family.

Sugar Balance contains Gymnema Sylvestre leaf extract standardised to 76% gymnemic acids.

💡 Interesting Fact

Gymnema Sylvestre is sometimes called the “sugar destroyer.”

This unusual nickname comes from the plant’s ability to temporarily reduce the perception of sweetness when its leaves are chewed.

Researchers have discovered that certain gymnemic acids can interact with sweet taste receptors on the tongue.

Interestingly, after chewing Gymnema leaves, sweet foods may temporarily taste less sweet, while other taste sensations remain relatively unaffected.

This unusual botanical property has attracted scientific interest in the relationship between plants and taste perception.

🌿 Natural Sources

Gymnema Sylvestre grows naturally in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka and parts of Southeast Asia.

Its leaves are the principal source of gymnemic acids used in botanical extracts.

🌿 Garcinia Cambogia

What is it?

Garcinia Cambogia, also known as Malabar Tamarind, is a tropical fruit-bearing plant native to South and Southeast Asia.

Its fruit has a distinctive pumpkin-like shape and contains naturally occurring organic acids, including hydroxycitric acid (HCA).

Sugar Balance contains Garcinia Cambogia fruit extract standardised to 60% hydroxycitric acid.

💡 Interesting Fact

Garcinia Cambogia has been used for centuries in traditional South Asian cuisine.

The dried fruit rind is valued for its sour flavour and is commonly added to curries, soups and fish dishes.

Interestingly, the fruit contains hydroxycitric acid, a compound structurally related to citric acid.

HCA has attracted scientific interest because of its involvement in experimental studies of metabolic pathways, although research has not established consistent clinical benefits from supplementation.

🌿 Natural Sources

Garcinia Cambogia grows naturally in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and other tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

The fruit rind is particularly known for its natural hydroxycitric acid content.

🌾 Flaxseed Oil

What is it?

Flaxseed Oil is a plant-derived oil obtained from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum).

It is naturally rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid.

Flaxseed Oil also contains smaller amounts of linoleic acid and oleic acid.

Sugar Balance contains Flaxseed Oil as part of its plant-derived nutritional composition.

💡 Interesting Fact

Flax is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history.

Archaeological evidence suggests that flax fibres were used thousands of years ago to produce textiles.

Interestingly, the same plant provides both linen fibres and nutritious seeds.

Flaxseed Oil is particularly notable for its high proportion of alpha-linolenic acid, making it one of the best-known plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Unlike marine omega-3 sources, flaxseed oil primarily provides ALA rather than EPA or DHA.

🌿 Natural Sources

Flaxseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of Linum usitatissimum, cultivated in Europe, Canada, Asia and other temperate regions.

Cold-pressed flaxseed oil is a common dietary source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.

🍎 Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

What is it?

Pomegranate is a fruit-bearing plant known for its distinctive red fruit and naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds.

Different parts of the fruit contain compounds such as ellagitannins, anthocyanins and other plant polyphenols.

Sugar Balance contains a combined extract obtained from Pomegranate fruit, seeds and peel.

💡 Interesting Fact

Pomegranate has been cultivated for thousands of years and appears in the mythology, art and traditional cultures of many ancient civilisations.

The fruit was often associated with fertility, abundance and prosperity because of its numerous seeds.

Interestingly, different parts of the pomegranate contain different types and concentrations of plant compounds.

The peel is particularly rich in certain ellagitannins, including punicalagins, while the edible seeds contain oils with a distinctive fatty acid composition.

🌿 Natural Sources

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is native to regions extending from Iran to northern India.

Today, it is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East and other warm climates.

The fruit, seeds and peel are natural sources of different botanical compounds.

🍃 Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

What is it?

Yerba Mate is a South American plant traditionally used to prepare a popular herbal infusion.

Its leaves naturally contain caffeine, polyphenols and other plant compounds.

Sugar Balance contains an 8:1 Yerba Mate leaf extract.

💡 Interesting Fact

Yerba Mate has been consumed for centuries by Indigenous communities in South America.

The traditional beverage is often prepared in a hollowed gourd and consumed through a metal straw called a bombilla.

Interestingly, Yerba Mate naturally contains caffeine, the same stimulant found in coffee and tea.

Despite sometimes being marketed as containing a unique substance called “mateine,” its principal stimulant is ordinary caffeine.

Yerba Mate also contains naturally occurring polyphenols, including chlorogenic acids.

🌿 Natural Sources

Yerba Mate grows naturally in subtropical regions of South America, particularly Paraguay, Argentina and southern Brazil.

Its dried leaves and small stems are commonly used to prepare traditional beverages and botanical extracts.

🫐 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

What is it?

Bilberry is a small, dark-blue berry native to northern and central Europe.

It naturally contains anthocyanins, the plant pigments responsible for its characteristic deep blue-purple colour.

Sugar Balance contains a 10:1 extract from Bilberry fruits and shoots, standardised to 26% anthocyanins.

💡 Interesting Fact

Bilberries are closely related to blueberries, but they are not the same fruit.

One interesting difference is that bilberries usually have dark red or purple flesh, while many cultivated blueberries have pale flesh.

This is because bilberry pigments are distributed throughout much of the fruit rather than being concentrated mainly in the skin.

Bilberries have also been part of European culinary traditions for centuries, appearing in jams, desserts and traditional preparations.

🌿 Natural Sources

Bilberries grow naturally in forests, heathlands and mountainous regions of northern and central Europe.

They are particularly common in Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and parts of the British Isles.

Their fruits and young shoots contain naturally occurring botanical compounds.

🌼 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

What is it?

Dandelion is a perennial flowering plant widely distributed throughout temperate regions.

Its roots contain naturally occurring compounds such as inulin, phenolic acids and sesquiterpene lactones.

Sugar Balance contains a 4:1 Dandelion root extract.

💡 Interesting Fact

The name “Dandelion” comes from the French expression dent de lion, meaning “lion’s tooth.”

It refers to the distinctive jagged shape of the plant’s leaves.

Interestingly, almost every part of the dandelion has been used in traditional food preparations.

Young leaves can be eaten in salads, flowers have been used in beverages, and roasted roots have sometimes been prepared as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.

Dandelion seeds also have a remarkable natural dispersal system, allowing them to travel through the air using parachute-like structures.

🌿 Natural Sources

Dandelion grows naturally in meadows, grasslands, gardens and open areas throughout Europe, Asia and North America.

Its roots are the principal source used in Dandelion root extracts.

🌱 Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

What is it?

Stevia is a plant native to South America, widely known for the intensely sweet compounds found in its leaves.

These compounds, called steviol glycosides, include stevioside and rebaudioside A.

Sugar Balance contains Stevia stem extract as part of its botanical composition.

💡 Interesting Fact

Stevia has been used for centuries by Indigenous communities in Paraguay and neighbouring regions.

Its leaves were traditionally used to sweeten herbal beverages.

Interestingly, purified steviol glycosides can be many times sweeter than ordinary table sugar.

The sweetness is associated primarily with compounds concentrated in the leaves, although the composition of other plant parts differs.

Stevia has become an important subject of research in the development of high-intensity sweeteners.

🌿 Natural Sources

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is native to Paraguay and Brazil and is now cultivated in many regions worldwide.

The leaves are the best-known natural source of steviol glycosides, while stems contain a different botanical composition.

⚙️ Chromium

What is it?

Chromium is a trace mineral found naturally in certain foods and used in nutritional supplements.

Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and to normal macronutrient metabolism.

Sugar Balance contains Chromium in the form of Chromium Picolinate.

💡 Interesting Fact

Chromium was discovered in the late eighteenth century.

Its name comes from the Greek word chroma, meaning “colour,” because many chromium compounds have vivid colours.

Interestingly, chromium exists in several chemical forms with very different properties.

Trivalent chromium, used in nutritional supplements, is chemically distinct from hexavalent chromium, an industrial form associated with toxicity.

The amounts of chromium naturally present in foods can vary depending on soil conditions and food processing.

🌿 Natural Sources

Whole grains, broccoli, meat, poultry, legumes, nuts and certain vegetables.

Chromium is generally present in small and variable amounts in foods.

🧬 Zinc

What is it?

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous normal physiological processes.

It contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism, normal fatty acid metabolism, normal DNA synthesis and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Zinc also contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.

Sugar Balance contains Zinc in the form of Zinc Citrate.

💡 Interesting Fact

Zinc is involved in the activity of hundreds of enzymes in the human body.

It participates in processes related to protein synthesis, cell division and normal cellular metabolism.

Interestingly, zinc is also important for normal taste perception.

The human body does not have a specialised storage system for zinc comparable to iron storage, making regular dietary intake important.

🌿 Natural Sources

Oysters, beef, poultry, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, lentils, chickpeas, nuts and whole grains.

Oysters are among the richest natural dietary sources of zinc.

🍊 Vitamin C

What is it?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin naturally present in many fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, normal function of the immune system and normal energy-yielding metabolism.

It also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, skin, bones and cartilage and increases iron absorption.

Sugar Balance contains Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid.

💡 Interesting Fact

Humans are among the relatively small number of mammals that cannot produce their own Vitamin C.

Most mammals can synthesise it internally, but humans and other primates lost this ability during evolution.

This means that Vitamin C must be obtained through the diet.

Vitamin C also played a fascinating role in maritime history. Centuries ago, sailors could spend months at sea without fresh fruit and vegetables.

The discovery that citrus fruits helped prevent scurvy eventually became one of the most famous chapters in the history of nutrition.

🌿 Natural Sources

Blackcurrants, bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and citrus fruits.

Interestingly, although oranges are famous for Vitamin C, some peppers and blackcurrants naturally contain considerably more per 100 g.

💊 B Vitamins

What are they?

B Vitamins are a group of essential water-soluble vitamins involved in numerous normal metabolic processes.

Sugar Balance contains Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Folate (Vitamin B9).

Several B Vitamins contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, while certain members of the group also contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Each B Vitamin has its own specific biological functions.

💡 Interesting Fact

The B Vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin.

As nutritional science developed, researchers discovered that the original “Vitamin B” was actually a group of different compounds with distinct functions.

Interestingly, the numbering of B Vitamins is not continuous because some substances originally classified as vitamins were later found not to meet the scientific definition of an essential vitamin.

Another fascinating fact is that Vitamin B12 contains cobalt at the centre of its molecular structure, making it chemically unusual among vitamins.

Vitamin B12 is produced naturally by certain microorganisms rather than by plants or animals themselves.

🌿 Natural Sources

Whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, leafy green vegetables, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry and fish.

Different B Vitamins occur in different foods. Vitamin B12 is naturally found mainly in animal-derived foods, while Folate is particularly abundant in leafy green vegetables and legumes.

🧪 Inositol, Choline & Alpha-Lipoic Acid

What are they?

Inositol, Choline and Alpha-Lipoic Acid are naturally occurring compounds involved in different physiological processes.

Inositol participates in cellular signalling pathways and is found in various forms within the human body.

Choline contributes to normal lipid metabolism, normal homocysteine metabolism and the maintenance of normal liver function.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid acts as a cofactor for certain mitochondrial enzyme complexes involved in cellular energy metabolism.

Sugar Balance contains Inositol, Choline Bitartrate and Alpha-Lipoic Acid.

💡 Interesting Fact

Although these three compounds are often grouped together in nutritional formulations, they have very different chemical structures and biological roles.

Inositol was historically called “Vitamin B8,” but it is no longer classified as an essential vitamin because the human body can produce it.

Choline was officially recognised as an essential nutrient relatively recently compared with many classical vitamins.

Interestingly, Alpha-Lipoic Acid contains sulfur and participates in important mitochondrial enzyme reactions.

It is also studied for its biochemical antioxidant properties, although these properties do not automatically establish clinical benefits from supplementation.

🌿 Natural Sources

Inositol occurs naturally in citrus fruits, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Choline is found in eggs, liver, fish, meat, soybeans and certain legumes.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid occurs in small amounts in spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and organ meats.

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🍃 Product Features

✔️ Alcohol-free
✔️ Gluten-free
✔️ Wheat-free
✔️ Lactose-free
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Free from artificial colors and flavorings

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🥄 Directions for Use

Recommended daily intake: 5 ml, 1–2 times daily, before meals.

The product may be taken directly or, if preferred, diluted with water or juice.

Shake well before use.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

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⚠️ Important Notice

• Food supplement – not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet
• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake
• Keep out of reach of young children
• Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from direct sunlight
• After opening, refrigerate and use within 3 months

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❓ FAQ

Q: What is Sugar Balance?
A: Sugar Balance is a liquid food supplement formulated with botanical extracts, vitamins, minerals and other nutritional components.

Q: Does Sugar Balance contain Chromium?
A: Yes. It contains Chromium from Chromium Picolinate.

Q: What does Chromium contribute to?
A: Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and normal macronutrient metabolism.

Q: Does Sugar Balance contain Gymnema Sylvestre?
A: Yes. It contains Gymnema Sylvestre leaf extract standardized to 76% gymnemic acids.

Q: Does it contain Garcinia Cambogia?
A: Yes. The formula contains Garcinia Cambogia fruit extract standardized to 60% hydroxycitric acid (HCA).

Q: Which vitamins and minerals does Sugar Balance contain?
A: The formula contains Vitamin C, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, Folate, Zinc, Manganese and Chromium.

Q: How should Sugar Balance be taken?
A: The recommended intake is 5 ml, 1–2 times daily, before meals. It may be taken directly or diluted with water or juice.

Q: Does Sugar Balance contain artificial colors or flavors?
A: No. According to the current label, it contains no artificial colors or flavors.

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🔗 Additional Information

Learn more about our approach to liquid colloidal formulas on the Why Liquid page, or explore other products in our Online Store.

Food supplements are intended to complement the normal diet.

General information about food supplements is available on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) website.

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