Glycoguard Ingredients
Glycoguard contains 5 researched ingredients, though individual milligram amounts are not disclosed on the label we reviewed.
Berberine and Cinnamon Bark carry the clearest research association with blood sugar in this formula.
Five ingredients, doses not individually disclosed
Glycoguard's label names five researched ingredients — Berberine, Cinnamon Bark, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Chromium and Bitter Melon — but the version we reviewed does not break out the individual milligram amount of any of them. See our full piece on reading an undisclosed-dose label for what this means in practice.
All 5 ingredients, one by one
Berberine — Standardized extract, amount not disclosed
A plant alkaloid studied for its association with AMPK activation and healthy glucose metabolism. See our full piece on Berberine and glucose metabolism.
Cinnamon Bark — Steam-distilled extract, amount not disclosed
Studied for its association with supporting blood sugar levels already within the normal range, preserving active cinnamaldehyde compounds without synthetic solvents.
Alpha Lipoic Acid — Amount not disclosed
An antioxidant compound studied for its association with cellular energy production and neutralizing free radicals.
Chromium — Yeast-derived, amount not disclosed
A trace mineral studied for its association with healthy macronutrient metabolism and insulin function. Background is summarised by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.
Bitter Melon — Fruit extract, amount not disclosed
Contains charantin, studied for its association with healthy glucose uptake in cells. See our full piece on Bitter Melon and glucose uptake.
What to discuss with your doctor first
If you take prescription medication, especially blood thinners or MAOIs, show this ingredient list to your doctor before starting. Beyond that, the ingredient list is broadly well tolerated in most healthy adults, per the brand's reported safety data.
See how the formula works next.
