CBlock

CBlock

Absolute Nutrition4.3 (842 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$18.99 $0.42 per serving

Product analysis

74 out of 100

CBlock uses a favorable chromium source in a short combination with vanadium and bean. The unspecified bean preparation limits a closer quality comparison.

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

Nutrient Quality74

Chromium dinicotinate glycinate is a favorable identified source. The vanadium form is named, but its comparative quality and the bean preparation remain uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency88

All listed amounts and both mineral sources are stated, helping with intake checks. The bean preparation is unspecified, so it is harder to compare with a particular extract.

Value For Money79

Chromium offers favorable value within the combination. Vanadium's value remains uncertain, preventing a complete price comparison for the formula.

Customer Satisfaction71

Ratings suggest generally positive customer opinion with some variation in satisfaction. The substantial review pool does not establish effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus49

The short list keeps the formula relatively narrow. Its ingredient combination does not establish dependable benefits across every intended use.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.42
Customer rating
4.3 · 842 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
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
Chromium (Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate)
200 mcg 82
Vanadium (Bis(Maltolato)OxoVanadium)
100 mcg 84
Trim Plex
700 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 100 mcg of vanadium at a fairly low cost. The elemental amount is stated. The vanadium source is BMOV.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The vanadium source is BMOV. No manufacturing standard or third-party purity testing is stated.
Vanadium Form Quality
The vanadium source is BMOV.
Manufacturing & Purity Signals
No manufacturing standard or third-party purity testing is stated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 100 mcg of vanadium. The elemental vanadium amount and source are stated.
Dose Efficacy & Safety Balance
The serving provides 100 mcg of vanadium.
Elemental Weight Transparency
The elemental vanadium amount and source are stated.

Value80

The cost per serving is fairly low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is fairly low.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
It provides 200 mcg chromium per serving. The estimated cost for 200 mcg chromium is low. It also contains 100 mcg vanadium. The chromium source is Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The chromium source is Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate. No branded chromium source is specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
The chromium source is Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
No branded chromium source is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

It provides 200 mcg chromium per serving. The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not provided.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
It provides 200 mcg chromium per serving.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not provided.

Value100

The estimated cost for 200 mcg chromium is low. It also contains 100 mcg vanadium.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The estimated cost for 200 mcg chromium is low. It also contains 100 mcg vanadium.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. [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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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