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Ingredients (5)
Chromium
83%Dose
165 mcg
Target
200–1000 mcg
Form
Premium
Gymnema sylvestre extract
33%Dose
65 mg
Target
200–800 mg
Form
—
R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid
33%Dose
100 mg
Target
300–600 mg
Form
Budget
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) extract
17%Dose
85 mg
Target
500–2000 mg
Form
—
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) extract
14%Dose
35 mg
Target
250–1000 mg
Form
—
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Sodium10 mg
Other Ingredients (4)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Capsule ShellCapsule
Generic capsule shell where the label does not specify the material. Common materials are hypromellose (HPMC) for vegetarian capsules and gelatin for traditional capsules — both are GRAS-listed and safe. Fish gelatin and pullulan variants also exist.
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Sodium Stearyl FumarateLubricant
A standard tablet/capsule lubricant, often used in place of magnesium stearate.
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Take with meals — its glucose effects act on the food you're eating.
With food
ALA does better on an empty stomach, but something else in this bottle needs food. Taking the whole product with a meal is the better trade — an upset stomach is why most people stop.
On the label
Take 1 capsule daily, half an hour before a meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.