Standard Process Launches MediHerb GLP-1 Bitter Complex

PALMYRA, Wis., Oct. 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Standard Process®, a leader in whole food nutrition and the exclusive U.S. distributor of MediHerb®, has launched a new product, MediHerb® GLP-1 Bitter Complex. This herbal formula is designed to support healthy satiety signaling and digestive function by engaging the body's natural bitter taste pathways. The product integrates traditional Western herbal use of bitters with contemporary research into gut-brain and metabolic signaling.

MediHerb® GLP-1 Bitter Complex is intended to benefit adults seeking practitioner-directed support for several areas: - Healthy satiety signaling and appetite regulation - Digestive function and gastrointestinal tone - Pre-meal digestive support - Healthy eating patterns alongside diet and lifestyle interventions

A 2025 KFF survey found that 12% of U.S. adults reported taking a GLP-1 medication. This growing interest in the medication has brought new attention to the body's natural satiety pathways and the gastrointestinal tract's role in appetite and digestive signaling. MediHerb® GLP-1 Bitter Complex provides healthcare practitioners a complementary botanical option for consideration within broader, practitioner-directed programs focused on healthy weight management, metabolic health, digestive support, and appetite awareness, alongside nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle interventions.

Traditional Herbalism With a Modern Application Bitter taste receptors are found not only on the tongue but throughout the gastrointestinal tract, where they play a role in digestive and appetite signaling. This growing understanding of bitter pathways provides a modern scientific lens when considering the traditional use of bitter herbs in digestive support.

Standard Process® was founded in 1929 by Dr. Royal Lee and has spent nearly a century advancing whole food nutrition and supporting healthcare practitioners. On their 850+ acre certified organic farm, they grow up to 75% of the raw plant material used in their supplements. Through clinical research, product innovation, and practitioner education at the Standard Process Nutrition Innovation Center, they continue to advance the science of whole food nutrition.

MediHerb® is an Australian-based herbal supplement manufacturer that provides a wide range of herbal products in liquid extracts and tablets. MediHerb’s commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of the business, from the sourcing of herbs through to unique manufacturing processes that have revolutionized the herbal products industry. MediHerb® has a unique research and development department with scientists who are internationally regarded as phytochemical experts and have published numerous papers in respected peer-reviewed journals.

MediHerb® GLP-1 Bitter Complex is available for ordering through health care practitioners. Suggested use is one softgel three times daily before meals, or as directed. The product is not recommended for individuals under 18 years of age. Practitioners and patients should consult the product label for complete contraindications and cautions.