Blood Sugar Support

Blood Sugar Support

Vital Nutrients4.8 (79 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$33.99 $1.13 per serving

Product analysis

58 out of 100

Blood Sugar Support combines chromium with herbs intended for support around glucose handling. Mostly unspecified herbal forms make comparison with preparations associated with benefits difficult.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality51

Chromium polynicotinate is a clearly identified form-quality strength. Most herbal forms are unspecified, leaving the quality of the wider combination uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency72

All ingredient amounts are disclosed, while only chromium and vanadium have named forms. The missing herbal forms limit preparation comparisons.

Value For Money47

Chromium offers reasonable value, but fenugreek and vanadium compare less favorably at the full serving cost. Value from the other assessed ingredients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer ratings are favorable, but the review base is limited. The small sample leaves less certainty about the wider customer experience.

Product Focus52

The ingredients connect mainly to normal nutrient functions and glucose-related processes. Those roles do not establish faster calorie burning or equivalence to particular herbal preparations associated with benefits.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.13
Customer rating
4.8 · 79 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 4.5 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Vanadium Supportive 7 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Lower effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Biotin
4.5 mg
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
500 mcg 77
American Ginseng root extract
225 mg
Holy Basil leaf extract
400 mg
Fenugreek
400 mg 53
Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract
100 mg
Cinnamon
200 mg
Vanadium (Vanadium Citrate)
250 mcg 67
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value
The serving provides 500 mcg chromium, a high amount. The estimated cost for a given amount of chromium is moderate. It uses Chromium Polynicotinate. The chromium amount is given, but the source compound weight is not separately stated. It also contains 250 mcg vanadium and 200 mg cinnamon.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

It uses Chromium Polynicotinate. No recognized branded chromium source is specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
It uses Chromium Polynicotinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
No recognized branded chromium source is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving provides 500 mcg chromium, a high amount. The chromium amount is given, but the source compound weight is not separately stated.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 500 mcg chromium, a high amount.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is given, but the source compound weight is not separately stated.

Value75

The estimated cost for a given amount of chromium is moderate. It also contains 250 mcg vanadium and 200 mg cinnamon.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The estimated cost for a given amount of chromium is moderate. It also contains 250 mcg vanadium and 200 mg cinnamon.
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 250 mcg of vanadium at a high cost per serving. It uses Vanadium Citrate. Third-party testing is indicated, but the testing details are not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability57

It uses Vanadium Citrate. Third-party testing is indicated, but the testing details are not specified.
Vanadium Form Quality
The source is Vanadium Citrate.
Manufacturing & Purity Signals
Third-party testing is indicated, but the testing details are not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving supplies 250 mcg of vanadium. The vanadium amount is stated clearly.
Dose Efficacy & Safety Balance
The serving supplies 250 mcg of vanadium.
Elemental Weight Transparency
The label states the vanadium amount as 250 mcg per serving.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
Fenugreek · 400 mg OverallScore53
B- Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
Each serving supplies 400 mg of fenugreek at a high whole-product cost per serving. The saponin content is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure

There is no separate finding on absorption or active quality.

Composition and Label Disclosure70

The serving lists 400 mg of fenugreek. The saponin content is not specified.
Amount and Label Disclosure
The serving lists 400 mg of fenugreek. The saponin content is not specified.

Commercial Price and Usability20

The whole-product cost per serving is high.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The whole-product cost per serving is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Biotin and contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusMetabolism Support forBiotin
  2. Pregnancy and lactation alter biomarkers of biotin metabolism in women consuming a controlled diet.
    Perry CA; West AA; Gayle A; Lucas LK; Yan J; Jiang X; Malysheva O; Caudill MA · The Journal of nutrition · 2015
    Clinical trial75 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  3. Survey of the effect of biotin on glycemic control and plasma lipid concentrations in type 1 diabetic patients in kermanshah in iran (2008-2009)
    Hemmati M, Babaei H, Abdolsalehei M · Oman Medical Journal · 2013
    Randomized trial70 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  4. Chromium picolinate and biotin combination improves glucose metabolism in treated, uncontrolled overweight to obese patients with type 2 diabetes
    César A Albarracin, Bobby C Fuqua, James L Evans, Ira D Goldfine · Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews · 2008
    Randomized trial348 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  5. Biotin supplementation reduces plasma triacylglycerol and VLDL in type 2 diabetic patients and in nondiabetic subjects with hypertriglyceridemia
    Cristina Revilla-Monsalve, Iván Zendejas-Ruiz, Sergio Islas-Andrade, Armida Báez-Saldaña, Miguel Angel Palomino-Garibay, Pedro Martín Hernández-Quiróz, Cristina Fernandez-Mejia · Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy · 2006
    Randomized trial33 participantsMetabolism Support forBiotin
  6. Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Anderson RA; Cheng N; Bryden NA; Polansky MM; Cheng N; Chi J; Feng J · Diabetes · 1997
    Randomized trial180 participantsMetabolism Support forChromium
  7. Chromium Supplementation and the Effects on Metabolic Status in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Jamilian M; Asemi Z · Annals of nutrition & metabolism · 2016
    Randomized trial64 participantsMetabolism Support forChromium
  8. A Comprehensive insight into the effect of chromium supplementation on oxidative stress indices in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.
    Kooshki F; Tutunchi H; Vajdi M; Karimi A; Niazkar HR; Shoorei H; Pourghassem Gargari B · Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology · 2024
    Systematic review33 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  9. Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Hu X; Wang W; Su X; Peng H; Tan Z; Li Y; Huang Y · PeerJ · 2023
    Meta-analysis2,362 participants41 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  10. [Chromium supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes and high risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
    San Mauro-Martin I; Ruiz-León AM; Camina-Martín MA; Garicano-Vilar E; Collado-Yurrita L; Mateo-Silleras Bd; Redondo Del Río Mde P · Nutricion hospitalaria · 2017
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  11. Insulin Receptor Substrates Regulation and Clinical Responses Following Vanadium-Enriched Yeast Supplementation in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Ghalichi F; Saghafi-Asl M; Kafil B; Faghfouri AH; Jourshari MR; Naserkiadeh AA; Ostadrahimi A · Biological trace element research · 2023
    Randomized trial44 participantsMetabolism Support forVanadium
  12. Insulin signal mimicry as a mechanism for the insulin-like effects of vanadium.
    Mehdi MZ; Pandey SK; Théberge JF; Srivastava AK · Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2006
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Support forVanadium
  13. Metabolic effects of vanadyl sulfate in humans with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: in vivo and in vitro studies.
    Goldfine AB; Patti ME; Zuberi L; Goldstein BJ; LeBlanc R; Landaker EJ; Jiang ZY; Willsky GR; Kahn CR · Metabolism: clinical and experimental · 2000
    Clinical trial16 participantsMetabolism Support forVanadium
  14. Vanadyl sulfate improves hepatic and muscle insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.
    Cusi K; Cukier S; DeFronzo RA; Torres M; Puchulu FM; Redondo JC · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Single-arm trial11 participantsMetabolism Support forVanadium
  15. Effect of vanadium on insulin sensitivity in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
    Jacques-Camarena O; González-Ortiz M; Martínez-Abundis E; López-Madrueño JF; Medina-Santillán R · Annals of nutrition & metabolism · 2009
    Randomized trial14 participantsMetabolism Support forVanadium
  16. The Influences of Chromium Supplementation on Metabolic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease.
    Farrokhian A; Mahmoodian M; Bahmani F; Amirani E; Shafabakhsh R; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial64 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  17. Chromium picolinate supplementation attenuates body weight gain and increases insulin sensitivity in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
    Martin J; Wang ZQ; Zhang XH; Wachtel D; Volaufova J; Matthews DE; Cefalu WT · Diabetes care · 2006
    Randomized trial37 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  18. Chromium picolinate reduces insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial.
    Ashoush S; Abou-Gamrah A; Bayoumy H; Othman N · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2017
    Randomized trial100 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  19. Chromium supplementation and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fazelian S; Rouhani MH; Bank SS; Amani R · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2018
    Meta-analysis351 participants7 studies pooledWeight Loss forChromium
  20. Chromium picolinate balances the metabolic and clinical markers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Kooshki F; Moradi F; Karimi A; Niazkar HR; Khoshbaten M; Maleki V; Pourghassem Gargari B · European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsWeight Loss forChromium