When should you use Vitall+ Appétit Régul' for appetite control?
Vitall+ Appétit Régul' is a dietary supplement in vegetarian capsules that combines five active ingredients. Each capsule provides 250 mg of Metabolaid®, a blend of hibiscus flower and lemon verbena leaf extracts, 100 mg of Indian barberry (Berberis aristata) root extract, 50 mg of cocoa seed extract, one billion Lactobacillus reuteri lactic acid bacteria, and 125 µg of chromium in the form of picolinate.
Hibiscus and lemon verbena are two plants traditionally consumed as herbal teas. Their combination in concentrated extracts, Metabolaid®, was the subject of an eight-week placebo-controlled clinical trial in overweight adult women: participants reported feeling less hungry and more full than those in the placebo group. Morning meals, in fact, play a significant role in maintaining balance throughout the day, and a breakfast richer in protein—which our high-protein dietary supplements make easy to prepare—pairs well with this supplement.
The chromium in the formula supports normal macronutrient metabolism and helps maintain normal blood sugar levels. Macronutrients are the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins obtained from food. Indian barberry is a source of berberine, a yellow alkaloid concentrated in its root, while cocoa extract provides flavanols and a small amount of theobromine, a substance in the same family as caffeine.
This supplement is intended for adults who are taking control of their diet and want to manage their appetite right from the start of the day—whether returning from vacation, starting the school year, or the morning after a celebration. It is taken before breakfast, a simple habit to establish and easy to maintain throughout a course of treatment.
For the other meals of the day, we recommend Granions’ Psyllium Transit Complex. Its psyllium, apple, and oat fibers swell when they come into contact with water and should be taken with a large glass of water before lunch or dinner. They work through a physical mechanism, different from that of the plants and chromium in Vitall+ Appétit Régul', so they should be taken several hours apart from the morning capsules.
How should you take these Metabolaid® capsules?
Directions for Use
1 to 2 capsules per day, to be taken before breakfast.
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Precautions
- For adults only. Not suitable for children or adolescents.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Not recommended for people with diabetes: berberine and chromium may lower blood sugar levels and increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with insulin, sulfonylureas, or metformin.
- Not recommended for people with liver, kidney, or heart conditions, particularly irregular heart rhythm, a slow heart rate, or low blood pressure.
- If you are taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Berberine affects the elimination of many medications, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index: cyclosporine, tacrolimus, digoxin, oral anticoagulants such as warfarin, carbamazepine, certain statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin), certain macrolide antibiotics, and antihypertensives such as losartan.
- Levothyroxine therapy: Chromium may lower blood levels of levothyroxine. Discuss this with your doctor; monitoring or a dose adjustment may be necessary.
- Not recommended in cases of G6PD deficiency (favism), as berberine may cause hemolytic anemia.
- If you are immunocompromised, on immunosuppressive therapy, or have a central venous catheter, seek medical advice before taking live lactic acid bacteria.
- Two capsules provide the maximum daily dose of chromium permitted in France for dietary supplements (250 µg): do not combine with any other supplement containing chromium, berberine, or barberry (Berberis).
- Digestive disturbances (diarrhea, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain) may occur. If they persist, stop taking the product and seek advice.
- Safety data on long-term berberine use remain limited: if taking for more than two months, consult a pharmacist or doctor before continuing.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Dietary supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- Store at room temperature (15°C to 25°C) in a dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of young children.
What are the ingredients in this appetite supplement?
Ingredients
Metabolaid®, Indian barberry extract, Hypromellose*, Cocoa extract, L. reuteri, Chromium.
*100% plant-based coating agent.
Nutritional Values of Vitall+ Appetite Regulator
| Composition |
Per 1 capsule |
% DV* |
Per 2 capsules |
% DV* |
| Metabolaid®: hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), flower, and lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora), leaf, extracts standardized to 15% verbascosides |
250 mg |
|
500 mg |
|
| Barberry (Berberis aristata), root, 20:1 standardized extract |
100 mg |
|
200 mg |
|
| Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), seed, standardized extract containing 29% flavanols and 5% theobromine |
50 mg |
|
100 mg |
|
| Lactobacillus reuteri |
10 mg (1 billion CFU**) |
|
20 mg (2 billion CFU**) |
|
| Chromium (picolinate) |
125 µg |
312.5% |
250 µg |
625% |
*RI: Reference Intake. **CFU: colony-forming unit.
Packaging
Pill bottle containing 60 vegetarian capsules, enough for 30 to 60 days depending on the dosage.
Our expert advice on Vitall+ Appétit Régul' and appetite
Before taking your first capsule, the most important step is to review your list of medications. Indian barberry is not a harmless herb: it is precisely what makes this supplement a product that should not be taken “on top of” other medications without careful consideration. At the counter, we always start by asking what the person is already taking, including prescription medications and supplements; it’s often a forgotten long-term treatment—for blood pressure or cholesterol—that changes our advice.
Cravings almost always have a specific cause: skipping breakfast, a lunch that’s too light, or meals eaten at irregular times. That’s where you need to start—the supplement comes second. On the other hand, unusual hunger accompanied by intense thirst, frequent urination, marked fatigue, or unexplained weight fluctuations isn’t something a supplement can address: these signs warrant a blood test and a doctor’s visit.
FAQ
Should I take one or two capsules of Vitall+ Appétit Régul’?
The studied dose of Metabolaid® is 500 mg per day, which corresponds to two capsules. Starting with a single capsule for a few days allows you to check for digestive tolerance before increasing to two.
Does Vitall+ Appétit Régul' help you lose weight?
No dietary supplement causes weight loss on its own. Vitall+ Appétit Régul' supports changes in diet and physical activity, which remain the proven factors that influence weight.
Can Vitall+ Appétit Régul' replace a prescription weight-loss treatment?
No. Vitall+ Appétit Régul' is a dietary supplement, not a medication: it contains none of the active ingredients found in prescription weight-loss medications and is not as effective as those treatments. Prescribed treatment should not be discontinued in favor of this product.