Written by the Kettle River editorial desk. Reviewed by Marit Halvorsen, RDN. Last reviewed: August 2026.
SlimBound names eight ingredients and publishes no milligram amount for any of them. That is the whole answer, and the rest of this page is what to do with it.
The short version for SlimBound. Ingredient names: published. Per-ingredient amounts: not published. Combined blend weight: not published. We could fill this page with plausible-looking numbers and most readers would never check. We do not, because a made-up milligram figure on a SlimBound page is worse than an empty cell.
Each card carries the manufacturer's own description and the federal source that covers the ingredient. Four of the eight have a dedicated NIH or NCCIH monograph. The other four do not, which itself tells you something about how well studied they are.[5]
Gymnema Sylvestre
leaf extract · amount not published
Maker: Named 'destroyer of sugar' in Hindi; the maker says it blocks sugar receptors on the taste buds, reducing cravings and supporting a healthy metabolism.
Cited source: Gymnema is one of the botanicals reviewed in the NIH weight-loss fact sheet, which reports small and inconsistent effects on body weight in the trials available. Read it
Banaba Leaves
Lagerstroemia speciosa · amount not published
Maker: The maker positions banaba leaf as support for healthy blood sugar levels and a healthy metabolism, calling it a safe and effective herbal remedy for weight management.
Cited source: There is no dedicated NIH monograph for banaba. The umbrella NIH weight-loss review notes that most botanical weight ingredients rest on small, short trials. Read it
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia · amount not published
Maker: Described by the maker as a detoxifier that supports the way the body processes sugar and manages free radicals.
Cited source: NCCIH lists bitter melon among herbs studied mainly for blood-glucose effects, with evidence described as limited rather than established. Read it
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamomum · amount not published
Maker: Credited by the maker with appetite control and with a compound that supports healthy blood sugar, reducing the effects of high-fat foods.
Cited source: NCCIH states that studies of cinnamon for blood sugar have produced mixed results and that it has not been shown to help with weight loss. Read it
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra · amount not published
Maker: Presented by the maker as one of the oldest herbal remedies, carrying over 300 antioxidants that support metabolism, digestion and fat reduction.
Cited source: NCCIH notes that licorice root can raise blood pressure and lower potassium when taken in quantity or over long periods, which is worth knowing before a six-month supply. Read it
Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis · amount not published
Maker: The maker says juniper berries protect cells from toxins and carry antioxidants that support a healthy metabolism and more efficient fat burning.
Cited source: There is no dedicated NIH monograph for juniper berry. NCCIH's herb index is the closest authoritative starting point. Read it
Chromium
trace mineral · amount not published
Maker: Positioned by the maker as support for healthy insulin sensitivity and glucose levels, reducing fat storage and supporting lean body composition.
Cited source: The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements reports that chromium supplements have shown little to no meaningful effect on body weight or body composition in controlled trials. Read it
Cayenne
Capsicum annuum · amount not published
Maker: Called the 'king of medicinal herbs' by the maker, credited with boosting metabolism, reducing cravings, supporting healthy blood pressure and healthy digestion.
Cited source: Capsaicin appears in the NIH weight-loss review, where the measured effect on energy expenditure is real but small in the studies reported. Read it
One SlimBound capsule daily with water. Reviewers who stick with it overwhelmingly take it at the same point each morning, most often with breakfast. There is no loading phase, no cycling instruction and no second dose. If you miss a day, take the next one as normal rather than doubling up.
Anyone pregnant or nursing, anyone under 18, and anyone on prescription medicine for diabetes, thyroid, blood pressure or heart rhythm should clear it with a clinician first. Five of the eight ingredients act on glucose handling, so stacking them on top of glucose medication is the specific interaction to ask about.[7]