Struggling with cravings and weight changes? Keeping blood sugar steady may help

We all want natural ways to support healthy weight and ageing

For many women in midlife, shifts in appetite, energy and weight can make the perimenopause and postmenopause years especially challenging. Even with determination and careful planning, it is not always possible to accelerate a slowing metabolism, suppress hunger or cravings, or return energy and weight to pre-perimenopause levels. Weight-management methods that once worked may no longer have the same effect, leaving many women discouraged about their bodies.

Instead of starting another frustrating diet, it may be worth looking at ways to support blood sugar balance. That is the idea behind elénzia CONTROL®, a science-led nutritional supplement designed to help maintain blood sugar balance, reduce cravings and smooth appetite fluctuations. In turn, it aims to support energy and weight management so women can feel more positive about their health and wellbeing.

How blood sugar influences the body

If you have blamed yourself for not having enough willpower, be kind to yourself. Up to 70% of women gain weight during perimenopause. Lower oestrogen, muscle loss and a reduced resting metabolic rate — meaning fewer calories burned at rest — can contribute to cravings, fat storage and low energy, while hormone changes can trigger blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance. On average, women may gain up to 10kg, or 22lbs, by the time they reach menopause. This can affect self-esteem and may even contribute to disordered eating.

The good news is that there are ways to address these changes, starting with understanding how blood sugar affects appetite, energy and weight. When blood sugar becomes imbalanced, it can lead to cravings, insulin resistance, fat storage and even diabetes. Keeping it steady can support not only a healthy weight, but healthier ageing too.

Drug-free ways to feel better

Rather than focusing on medication or cutting calories, elénzia CONTROL® offers a holistic, non-pharmaceutical approach. Formulated with women’s changing nutritional needs in mind, this MTick-accredited menopause-friendly supplement is clinically designed. It works by increasing GLP-1, the hormone involved in appetite regulation and blood sugar control. It also includes ingredients known to support liver and thyroid function, both of which are important for metabolic health.

Interest in GLP-1 medicines such as Semaglutide (Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has grown, but these options are not suitable or available for everyone. For women looking for an alternative, drug-free route, or for those seeking support with healthier habits and appetite control after stopping GLP-1 medicine*, a nutritional supplement such as elénzia CONTROL® may be appealing. Made from natural botanical extracts, minerals and nutrients, it is reported to have little to no side effects. It also starts at £44 for a one-month supply**, which is less than the cost of GLP-1 medication.

Why women choose elénzia CONTROL®

A small consumer trial of elénzia CONTROL® found that 100% of participants reported fewer sugar cravings and 95% said their appetite control improved after four weeks. In addition, 74% reported more energy after just one week, and 89% said it had a positive effect on their overall health. After the trial ended, more than four-fifths said they wanted to keep taking it.

Human clinical studies of Eriomin®, a lemon flavonoid complex and one of the supplement’s active ingredients, found that 24% of participants reversed their pre-diabetes without any changes to diet or lifestyle.

Charlene Cameron is one example of how the supplement may support women in midlife. “I am now on my second month and I couldn’t be happier with the results I’m getting,” she says. “Being type 2 diabetic, this has really helped my blood sugar levels, cravings and appetite. I have more energy and I’m sleeping better. I take one tablet with breakfast and one with dinner and I have lost 6lbs in six weeks.”

Registered nutritionists Baldo & Mason also recommend it: “We recommend elénzia CONTROL® to support sustainable weight management and metabolic health, particularly for clients experiencing increased cravings, appetite dysregulation or blood sugar fluctuations. We’re also increasingly supporting clients using or transitioning off GLP-1 medications, where maintaining nutritional status and supporting long-term appetite regulation and weight management are important.”

Are you ready to try elénzia CONTROL®?

*Nutritional supplements are not replacements for prescribed treatment, medical advice, a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Speak with a healthcare professional before changing or stopping any prescribed medicine.

**elénzia CONTROL® should be taken twice daily for a minimum of three months.