Supplements
Effectiveness scored 72 due to moderate evidence from RCTs/metas for key ingredients like chromium (improves HOMA-IR, FBG in T2D at 200-1000 mcg), cinnamon (FBG -15 mg/dL, HbA1c -0.5% at 1-6g), ALA (glycemic benefits at 100-600 mg), with supportive roles from taurine/EGCG/carnosine, but effects small-modest, doses partially optimal (e.g., ALA/Taurine low-end). Safety 82 reflects general tolerability but deduct for Cassia coumarin (~5 mg/serving vs TDI), no major issues. Quality 85 for brand tran
Good (76/100) - Effectiveness scored 72 due to moderate evidence from RCTs/metas for key ingredients like chromium (improves HOMA-IR, FBG in T2D at 200-1000 mcg), cinnamon (FBG -15 mg/dL, HbA1c -0.5% at 1-6g), ALA (glycemic benefits at 100-600 mg), with supportive roles from taurine/EGCG/carnosine, but effects small-modest, doses partially optimal (e.g., ALA/Taurine low-end). Safety 82 reflects general tolerability but deduct for Cassia coumarin (~5 mg/serving vs TDI), no major issues. Quality 85 for brand transparency/third-party claims, no public certs. Weighted: 72*0.6 + 82*0.25 + 85*0.15 = 76. Good for adjunct support in healthy glucose maintenance.