Garcinia, a fruit indigenous to India and Thailand, can be helpful in controlling appetite due to a naturally occurring element that scientists have identified as hydroxycitric acid (HCA) - Garcinia is approximately 50% HCA. It is known to subdue appetite, slow down the conversion of excess carbohydrates into fat and reduce the craving for sugar. Garcinia has also been shown to inhibit fat storage, burning fat via thermogenesis. Chromium is an essential nutrient for the pancreas. It has been found to decrease fasting glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels, and decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is the crucial mineral involved with insulin production.