Blackmores Sugar Balance
Ingredients
Chromium picolinate (Chromium 16.6 μg) 133.5 μg, Chromic chloride (Chromium 50 μg) 256 μg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine nitrate) 7mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 8 mg, Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) 35 mg, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 7 mg) 6.4 mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 8 mg, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 17 μg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 30 mg, Vitamin D3 (Colecalciferol 3.4 μg) 134 IU, Folic acid 70 μg, Magnesium oxide-heavy (Magnesium 100 mg) 172.7 mg, Manganese amino acid chelate (Manganese 700 μg) 7 mg, Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 4 mg) 20 mg
Function
Contains chromium, zinc, and magnesium which are important nutrients for sugar metabolism. It aids in the uptake of blood glucose into the body cells to be burned as fuel. Thus, lowering blood glucose levels
Dose
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day after meal
Side Effects
Generally well-tolerated. Headache, dizziness, skin irritation, and nausea
Safety
Likely safe when used orally and appropriately for up to 2 years
Drug Interactions
Insulin, as it can cause hypoglycemia (blood glucose lower than normal). Levothyroxine, as it may decrease the effectiveness of levothyroxine. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as it may increase the chromium levels in the body which may result to an increased risk of side effects
