Ultra Sugar Control

Ultra Sugar Control

NaturesPlus4.5 (268 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

74 out of 100

Ultra Sugar Control centers on chromium, which is connected to how the body handles blood sugar. That does not mean it increases calorie burning.

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

Nutrient Quality86

The chromium form is a clear strength, with a favorable assessment of how the body can use it. The quality of the remaining ingredients is less certain, and several forms are unspecified.

Ingredient Transparency84

The amount of every listed ingredient is disclosed, which helps you compare servings. Several forms are unspecified, leaving some uncertainty about the ingredients used.

Value For Money67

Chromium offers favorable value, but the glutamine is expensive for the amount provided. Alanine offers middling value, while the other ingredients cannot be compared confidently on cost.

Customer Satisfaction70

Customer feedback is positive. The number of ratings gives a useful but limited picture of satisfaction, and reviews do not prove effectiveness.

Product Focus48

The formula is most clearly connected to blood sugar handling through chromium. A benefit for increasing calorie burning remains unclear.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.04
Customer rating
4.5 · 268 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Lower effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calcium (Calcium Hydroxycitrate)
75 mg
Chromium (ChromeMate)
500 mcg 89
Citrimax (Garcinia cambogia Fruit Extract)
500 mg
Rehmannia glutinosa
400 mg
L-Glutamine
250 mg 44
L-Alanine
250 mg 84
Gymnema sylvestre (Gymnemic Acids)
200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 No Allergies Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value
Each serving supplies 500 mcg chromium, with a moderate cost for 200 mcg. It uses Chromium Polynicotinate. The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not provided.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses Chromium Polynicotinate. A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
It uses Chromium Polynicotinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

A serving supplies 500 mcg chromium. The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not provided.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
A serving supplies 500 mcg chromium.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not provided.

Value75

The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is moderate.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is moderate.
Alanine · 250 mg OverallScore84
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving supplies 250 mg of alanine, a relatively substantial amount, with a high cost per gram when the full product price is used. The alanine is indicated as free-form. L-Alanine is indicated, though the source details are unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

L-Alanine is indicated, though the source details are unspecified. The alanine is indicated as free-form.
Alanine Isomer Specificity
L-Alanine is indicated, though the source details are unspecified.
Absorption Efficiency (Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound)
The alanine is indicated as free-form.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The amount is stated as 250 mg per serving, a relatively substantial amount.
Alanine Dosage Potency
A serving provides 250 mg of alanine, a relatively substantial amount.
Label Transparency & Proprietary Blends
The alanine amount is individually stated as 250 mg per serving.

Value50

The full product price gives a high cost per gram of alanine.
Price per Gram of Alanine
Using the full product price, the cost per gram of alanine is high.
Glutamine · 250 mg OverallScore44
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 250 mg of L-glutamine, with a high estimated cost for the amount supplied. The amount is individually stated, but no special ingredient grade is specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The ingredient is L-glutamine, with no special grade specified.
Glutamine Grade & Purity
The ingredient is L-glutamine, with no special grade specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency33

The label individually states 250 mg of L-glutamine per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Strength
The serving contains 250 mg of L-glutamine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The L-glutamine amount is individually stated on the label.

Value15

The estimated cost per gram of glutamine is high; it assigns the full serving price to glutamine.
Price per Gram of L-Glutamine
The estimated cost per gram of glutamine is high; it assigns the full serving price to glutamine.
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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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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