Natrol introducing Cravex, Absorbitol FatBinder supplements for craving control, fat loss.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
NATROL CRAVEX "HELPS YOU CONTROL CRAVINGS," according to product labeling. Slated to ship to retail outlets by mid-July, the "weight management" dietary supplement contains Gymnema sylvestre (300 mg), chromium picolinate (200 mcg), L-glutamine (250 mg), licorice root (250 mg), DL-phenylalanine (250 mg) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (10 mg) to "help curb cravings while promoting balanced glucose and metabolism levels," according to Chatsworth, Calif.-based Natrol. The claim bears an asterisk referring to the FDA disclaimer on the box, as do many other statements on packaging.