Metabolaid study shows improvement for weight management and overall mindset

A recent press release announced results from a consumer study involving Metabolaid, a botanical blend created by Monteloeder a SUANNUTRA S.L. company.¹ Metabolaid is a botanical blend consisting of standardized extracts from hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and Lemon verbena (Lippia citrodora). The blend was formulated to have these ingredients work together to potentially support appetite regulation and optimum metabolic function.

The study was based in the US where 112 adult participants partook and consumed 500 mg of Metabolaid over the course of eight weeks. During the study, participants documented their progress by completing a self-assessment questionnaire at the end of each week.¹

Results from the study showed that the botanical blend helped participants with weight management and reported feeling motivated and emotionally balanced during the program. The press release mentioned, “On a physical level, participants showed an overall weight reduction of around 3% by the end of the eight-week assessment. The weight changed in a slow-but-sustained downward trajectory. Improvements began to show already in the first week and continued through to week eight.”¹

By the fourth week mark, participants disclosed that they experienced increases in motivation and energy. Additionally, participants reported to researchers that they felt a decrease in urges to snack caused from boredom, stress, or sadness, and also experienced greater satisfaction involving the protocol and a sense of genuine progress.

Study data showed that participants reported improvement involving their overall mindset which can be linked to healthier eating habits, as well as better weight management. Data expressed that more than 70% of participants felt an improvement with their eating habits, this was significant following the fourth week and continued throughout the program.

Regarding weight loss, one third of participants mentioned that they experienced a decrease in feelings of bloating. Through supplementing with Metabolaid daily, it appeared to potentially be a trigger for participants to “engage” in more active and health-forward daily routines. Nearly two thirds of participants mentioned that they felt more energized and after four weeks of supplementation with the botanical blend, were partaking in futher exercise activities, such as sports and other physical activities, at least three times per week.¹

“A common complaint is that healthy eating routines are challenging to maintain,” observes Mariana Ortega-Rufino, MS, Science Marketing Manager for SUANNUTRA.¹ “Motivation often fades after the first weeks. Restrictive diets often backfire due to low energy, strong cravings, and increased stress, all of which make consistency difficult. This consumer study not only helped us better understand how people progress along their wellness journey but also highlighted how Metabolaid may inspire long-term adherence. Metabolaid® seems to offer its users an emotional lift which keeps their motivation strong in addition to its physical effects.”

According to the press release, “Metabolaid® is backed by 10 preclinical and clinical studies that included more than 450 volunteers, each study demonstrating its supportive role in areas related to weight control. Previous studies demonstrated that it may influence pathways associated with metabolism, including adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which is known to be involved in energy balance and satiety . It has also been shown to support a balanced gut microbiome owing to its prebiotic properties.”¹

“Following a string of clinical trials that uncovered the science behind Metabolaid's wellness benefits, we felt a consumer study would provide insights into the consumers perceptions of the product,” informs Jonathan Jones, PhD, Chief R&D Officer for Monteloeder.1 “From their feedback we discovered Metabolaid®'s potential to support individuals along their weight-management journey by addressing both physical and emotional factors. It seems to be associated with fewer self-reported episodes of emotional-eating, while empowering users to make better lifestyle decisions, embrace healthier routines, and feel more positive about their daily eating patterns. These self-perceived shifts may contribute to behaviors that support long-term weight-management efforts.”

Reference

1. Monteloeder. Consumers report feeling lighter, more motivated, mindful, and happier with Montoloeder’s Metabolaid® weight-control formulation https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/consumers-report-feeling-lighter-more-motivated-mindful-and-happier-with-montoloeders-metabolaid-weight-control-formulation-302637762.html (accessed Dec 16, 2025).