Balance Blood Sugar

ANTIAGING Institute of California

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Safety65

Efficacy55

Transparency62

Based on Examine, Wikipedia, and 23 other sources

Overview

The product includes several ingredients with scientific backing for blood sugar support and general metabolic health. However, the efficacy is limited due to the underdosing of multiple key herbal extracts and minerals. While some vitamins are adequately dosed, the overall impact on blood sugar regulation may be modest for many users.

The Good

Includes essential vitamins and minerals for general metabolism and antioxidant support, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Biotin, Magnesium, Zinc, and Manganese.

Contains Chromium, which is well-known for its role in enhancing insulin sensitivity, at a physiologically relevant dose.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is present at a dose that can contribute to antioxidant defense and potentially support glucose metabolism.

The Bad

Many key herbal ingredients, including Banaba (25 mg), Guggul (50 mg), Bitter Melon (50 mg), Licorice Root (50 mg), Cinnamon Bark (50 mg), Gymnema Sylvestre (50 mg), Yarrow (25 mg), Cayenne Pepper (10 mg), Juniper Berry (25 mg), White Mulberry Leaf (25 mg), and L-Taurine (25 mg), are significantly underdosed compared to clinically effective amounts.

The use of "Cinnamon Bark Powder" does not specify the type of cinnamon (e.g., Ceylon vs. Cassia), and Cassia cinnamon can contain coumarin, which is toxic in high doses over time, although the dose here is low.

Vanadium (200 mcg) is substantially below typical research doses (e.g., 100 mg), making its effectiveness in this product questionable.