Quick answer
GlycoZen's seller lists Gymnema sylvestre, berberine, Ceylon cinnamon and chromium. No amounts are published, so you cannot compare doses with research.
The seller lists four ingredients and no amounts. Here is each one, what it is linked to and what you cannot know.
Gymnema sylvestre
A climbing plant used in traditional medicine. Small studies have looked at it in relation to sugar taste and glucose, with limited and mixed results.
Amount: Amount not published.
Berberine
A plant compound found in barberry and similar herbs. It is studied for glucose and cholesterol, and it can interact with several medicines.
Amount: Amount not published.
Ceylon cinnamon
"True" cinnamon. Research on cinnamon and glucose is inconsistent, and results differ between the Ceylon and cassia types.
Amount: Amount not published.
Chromium
An essential trace mineral. Trials of chromium supplements and glucose are mixed, and most people get enough from food.
Amount: Amount not published.
The amounts
No dose is given for any ingredient, so you can't compare GlycoZen with the amounts used in studies.
Amount: Not published.
The base liquid
Liquid drops need a carrier, such as water, glycerin or alcohol. The pages we saw do not list it, so check the bottle label.
Amount: Check the label.
Why the missing amounts matter
Studies of these ingredients use specific doses, which can be larger than a few drops hold. With no figures published, you cannot tell whether GlycoZen contains a meaningful amount of anything, and that is the biggest gap in the label.
Safety notes
- Berberine, cinnamon, Gymnema and chromium may add to the effect of insulin and other glucose-lowering medicines, which can cause low glucose.
- Berberine can interact with several drugs, including some blood thinners and cholesterol medicines.
- Cinnamon from the cassia type contains coumarin, which can strain the liver at high intake.
- People with kidney or liver conditions should ask a doctor first.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask a doctor first.
Questions to put to the seller
- How much of each ingredient is in one serving?
- What is the serving size, and how many servings are in a bottle?
- What is the base liquid, and does it contain alcohol?
- Has the finished product been tested by an independent lab?
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