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Glow Glucose Gummies
A dietary supplement marketed to support healthy glucose levels, reduce sugar cravings, and promote weight management.
Proprietary Blend
A term used to describe a mix of ingredients in a supplement where specific amounts of each ingredient are not disclosed.
Chromium
An essential mineral important for insulin function, effective doses for blood sugar control are typically 200-1000 mcg daily.
Cinnamon
A spice that may improve insulin sensitivity; effective doses of cinnamon extract range from 1-6 grams daily.
Berberine
A plant compound known for lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity, needing a dose of around 500mg 2-3 times daily for effectiveness.
Bioavailability
The degree to which a nutrient or bioactive compound is absorbed and utilized in the body.
Gymnema Sylvestre
An herb known for potentially reducing sugar absorption in the gut and cravings, typically effective in doses of several hundred milligrams.
Metabolic Health
The state of the body's metabolic processes, including how well it manages blood glucose and energy.
Weight Management
The process of adopting long-term lifestyle modifications to maintain a healthy body weight.
False Sense of Security
Believing in the effectiveness of a product without sufficient evidence, which can lead to neglecting proven medical treatments.
Drug Interactions
The potential for supplements to affect the efficacy or safety of prescribed medications.
Side Effects
Unintended reactions or adverse effects resulting from taking dietary supplements.
Disordered Eating
Unhealthy eating behaviors that can be triggered or exacerbated by dietary supplement claims.
FDA
The Food and Drug Administration, the agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, and dietary supplements in the U.S.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
A document provided by a third-party lab verifying the potency and purity of a supplement.
Natural Ingredients
Compounds derived from plants or natural sources, often emphasized in marketing to suggest safety and efficacy.
Energy Crashes
Sudden drops in energy levels often experienced after consuming high-sugar foods.
Prediabetes
A condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
Effective Doses
The specific amounts of a substance required to achieve the desired health effect.
Metformin
A prescription medication commonly used to manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.