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Blood Sugar Essentials

1 Capsule · 90 servings · $0.23/serving

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Metabolism

Ingredients (9)

Vitamin B6

12%

Dose

3 mg

Target

25–100 mg

Form

Premium

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

67 mg

Target

25–250 mg

Form

Budget

Chromium

34%

Dose

67 mcg

Target

200–1000 mcg

Form

Premium

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

67%

Dose

200 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Budget

Vitamin K

33%

Dose

30 mcg

Target

90–200 mcg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (6)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Dicalcium PhosphateBinder

Calcium and phosphorus compound used as binder

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

How to Take It

Best taken in the morning

The Vitamin B6 in it is what pulls this toward the morning. Take it with a meal containing fat — the vitamin K in it absorbs poorly without one.

With a meal containing fat

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

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

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$20.49

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Cheaper than 84% of 49 metabolism supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the 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. studied 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.

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