Glycemic Factors

Glycemic Factors

Country Life4.6 (174 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 100 Tablet(s) · 100 servings
Goals
$23.39 $0.23 per serving

Product analysis

56 out of 100

Glycemic Factors combines a dozen actives and identifies most forms. Undisclosed blend proportions and uneven ingredient value make it a mixed choice despite clear amounts.

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

Nutrient Quality46

Assessed forms show uneven quality across the formula.

Ingredient Transparency75

Amounts and forms are not equally transparent, with omissions in the captured label.

Value For Money58

The assessed ingredients suggest mixed value for the serving price.

Customer Satisfaction71

Customer feedback is generally positive, with the number of ratings providing context for that summary.

Product Focus34

The combination covers several actives; its fit depends on the goals evaluated in the supplied assessment.

Format
Tablet
Container
100 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.23
Customer rating
4.6 · 174 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Metabolism Support
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B6 · 7.5 mgMagnesium · 50 mg
Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Magnesium Supportive 61 studies
Vanadium Supportive 7 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Alpha-Ketoglutarate)
7.5 mg
Folate
334 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
50 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
60 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate)
50 mg
Olive leaf extract (Oleuropein)
2.5 mg
Copper (Copper Lysinate Hydrochloride)
0.5 mg 40
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
1.5 mg
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
200 mcg 94
Potassium (Potassium Aspartate)
49.5 mg
Botanical Blend
143.8 mg
Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate)
781 mcg 69
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving supplies 200 mcg of chromium, with a moderate cost for 200 mcg. The form is Chromium Picolinate. It also provides 781 mcg of vanadium.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The form is Chromium Picolinate. A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified in the available information.
Chromium Chemical Form
The form is Chromium Picolinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving provides 200 mcg of chromium, an amount used for metabolic support. The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 200 mcg of chromium, an amount used for metabolic support.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.

Value100

The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is moderate. The serving also provides 781 mcg of vanadium.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The cost for 200 mcg of chromium is moderate. The serving also provides 781 mcg of vanadium.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 0.5 mg copper, a small contribution, at a moderate cost per serving. The specific copper chemistry is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

The specific copper chemistry is unknown.
Copper Form Bioavailability
The specific copper chemistry is unknown.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The copper amount is stated, and a source is named, but its specific chemistry is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency29

The selected serving provides 0.5 mg copper. The zinc amount is unclear, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be determined.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The selected serving provides 0.5 mg copper, a small amount.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The zinc amount is unclear, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be determined.

Value80

The full product has a moderate cost per serving.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The full product has a moderate cost per serving.
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 781 mcg of vanadium at a low cost per serving. The amount is high and calls for professional supervision. The source is Vanadyl Sulfate. GMP manufacturing is claimed, but third-party purity testing is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability77

The source is Vanadyl Sulfate. GMP manufacturing is claimed, but third-party purity testing is not specified.
Vanadium Form Quality
The source is Vanadyl Sulfate.
Manufacturing & Purity Signals
GMP manufacturing is claimed, but third-party purity testing is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46

781 mcg per serving is a high amount that the supplied guidance reserves for professional supervision. The vanadium amount is stated explicitly.
Dose Efficacy & Safety Balance
781 mcg per serving is a high amount that the supplied guidance reserves for professional supervision.
Elemental Weight Transparency
The label states the vanadium amount and its source.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
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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. Association of magnesium consumption with type 2 diabetes and glucose metabolism: A systematic review and pooled study with trial sequential analysis.
    Zhao B; Deng H; Li B; Chen L; Zou F; Hu L; Wei Y; Zhang W · Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,168 participants26 studies pooledMetabolism Support forMagnesium
  7. Magnesium supplementation for glycemic status in women with gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Tan X; Huang Y · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2022
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledMetabolism Support forMagnesium
  8. Impact of oral magnesium supplementation on glycemic and cardiometabolic outcomes in prediabetic adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Basit A; Kumar S; Ahmed H; Babar R; Saeed SS; Siddiqui TA; Khan S; Saeed A; Khan M; Hanif H; Fasih A; Shabbir S; Kumar H; Kumar L; Raja A; Kumar S; Chander S · Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis384 participants5 studies pooledMetabolism Support forMagnesium
  9. Oral magnesium supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic control in type 2 diabetic subjects: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
    Rodríguez-Morán M; Guerrero-Romero F · Diabetes care · 2003
    Randomized trial63 participantsMetabolism Support forMagnesium
  10. Magnesium Supplementation and the Effects on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Razzaghi R; Pidar F; Momen-Heravi M; Bahmani F; Akbari H; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2018
    Randomized trial70 participantsMetabolism Support forMagnesium
  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. Association of maternal vitamin B12 and folate levels in early pregnancy with gestational diabetes: a prospective UK cohort study (PRiDE study).
    Saravanan P; Sukumar N; Adaikalakoteswari A; Goljan I; Venkataraman H; Gopinath A; Bagias C; Yajnik CS; Stallard N; Ghebremichael-Weldeselassie Y; Fall CHD · Diabetologia · 2022
    Cohort study4,746 participantsMetabolism Support forVitamin B12
  17. First Revision of the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Remethylation Disorders.
    Olivieri G; Bordugo A; Burnyte B; Costetti A; Couce ML; Diogo L; Feillet F; Froese DS; Greco B; Gueant JL; Hannibal L; Hörster F; Kožich V; La Marca G; Manoli I; Mochel F; Orazi L; Pérez B; Schiff M; Schwahn BC; Schwartz I; Stepien KM; Sykut-Cegielska J; Tangeraas T; Zetterström RH; Dionisi-Vici C; Huemer M · Journal of inherited metabolic disease · 2026
    Guideline / consensusMetabolism Support forVitamin B12
  18. Cobalamin deficiency with and without neurologic abnormalities: differences in homocysteine and methionine metabolism.
    Carmel R; Melnyk S; James SJ · Blood · 2003
    Observational study39 participantsMetabolism Support forVitamin B12
  19. Efficacy of sublingual and oral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular administration: insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Mazur M; Ndokaj A; Salerno C; Vallone J; Ardan R; Bietolini S; Carrouel F; Wilk A; Sarig R; Ottolenghi L; Bourgeois D · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026
    Meta-analysis6,098 participants16 studies pooledMetabolism Support forVitamin B12
  20. Diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in children.
    Kanvinde P; Khurana R; Mudaliar S · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Narrative reviewMetabolism Support forVitamin B12