BioStacks
Protocol For Life Balance
Glucose Management With Berberine HCl
1 Softgel · 90 servings · $0.44/serving
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Ingredients (3)
Berberine HCl
80%Dose
400 mg
Target
500–1500 mg
Form
Standard
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) Oil
14%Dose
700 mg
Target
5000–15000 mg
Form
Premium
Capric Acid
5%Dose
238 mg
Target
5000–15000 mg
Form
Premium
Other Ingredients (5)
Caramel ColorColor
Class III and IV caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in 2011 (Monograph Vol. 101). California Prop 65 lists 4-MEI as a known carcinogen; products delivering >29 mcg/day require a cancer warning label. NTP TR-535 (2007) found 4-MEI caused lung tumors in mice. Major cola brands (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) voluntarily reformulated 2012-2014 to reduce 4-MEI below California thresholds. Because labels never specify Class I (sugar + heat only, safer) vs Class III/IV (ammonia-process, contains 4-MEI), consumers cannot verify which they're consuming. Combined with the additive's purely cosmetic purpose, the risk:benefit ratio is unfavorable for any supplement.
BeeswaxCoating
Natural wax produced by honeybees, used as a coating and binding agent in softgels and tablets
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
Purified WaterSolvent
Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids
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Sources & Scoring
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