Botanicals, Blood Sugar & the Future of Personalized Metabolic Support

In this episode of Supplement Source, CRN’s Jeff Ventura sits down with Dr. Luigi Gratton, Vice President of Health and Wellness at Herbalife, to explore the evolving science of metabolic health. They discuss bioactive botanicals like Moro blood orange, hibiscus, lemon verbena, red chili pepper extract, and chromium—and how these ingredients support blood sugar regulation, energy expenditure, and body composition. Dr. Gratton shares insights on clinical research practices, the promise of personalized supplementation, and how nutrition innovation can help feed a growing global population. 

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