A composition is provided for promoting weight loss. This comprises a component for supporting healthy thyroid function; a component for increasing satiety; a component for inhibiting carbohydrate uptake and usage; a component for increasing calorie expenditure; and a component for increasing fatty acid oxidation therefore improving lean body composition. A method promoting weight loss in a human is also provided. The method comprises the following steps: supporting healthy thyroid function; increasing satiety; inhibiting carbohydrate uptake and usage; increasing calorie expenditure; and increasing fatty acid oxidation therefore improving lean body composition.