Glucose Support

Viva Vitamins

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Based on Examine, Wikipedia, and 23 other sources

Overview

This "Glucose Support" supplement combines several ingredients with purported benefits for blood sugar management. While some components like Chromium and Gymnema Sylvestre have demonstrated efficacy in clinical studies, others have weaker supporting evidence. The varying dosages and the lack of research on this specific combination make it difficult to ascertain the product's overall effectiveness.

The Good

Contains Chromium: Chromium is well known for its effects on blood sugar regulation in type 2 diabetes.

Includes Gymnema Sylvestre: Gymnema Sylvestre may help improve glycemic control and reduce lipid levels.

Includes Alpha Lipoic Acid: Studies show that ALA reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)

The Bad

Risk of Hypoglycemia: Due to the combined effects of Gymnema Sylvestre, Bitter Melon, Chromium, Lagerstroemia Speciosa and Fenugreek which makes these supplements unsafe for individuals with diabetes or prone to low blood sugar without medical supervision.

Potential Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Ingredients like Bitter Melon, Fenugreek, and Alpha Lipoic Acid may cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.

Limited Evidence for Some Ingredients: Several ingredients, such as Olive Leaf Extract, Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Jerusalem Artichoke Extract, Ginkgo Biloba, and Bilberry Extract, have limited high-quality evidence supporting their purported benefits for glucose control.