Gluco Harmony
Institute for Vibrant Living
Blood Sugar Maintenance Herbal Blend
Gluco Harmony is a high quality nutritional supplement designed to support normal blood sugar levels. This all-natural supplement contains 9 Ayurvedic botanical extracts which may help stabilize "sugar spikes" in the blood and prevent insulin resistance. Another benefit of this blend is after meals, it may reduce sugar cravings. Start taking control of your blood sugar levels with the support of Gluco Harmony.
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- Offers a high quality blend of ingredients that have been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda (natural healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India).
- Great value at $39.99 a month (daily cost is about $1.40 a day) and there are bulk order discounts and frequent coupons.
- May be beneficial for people not insulin dependant or diabetics already using insulin.
- Non-GMO raw materials and ingredients are grown with ecologically friendly cultivation methods.
- Want to know more? The website offers an "Ask a Question" option for all their products.
- Does not contain chromium. If you have sensitivity to chromium that causes tic or spasms, this product is for you.
- All the ingredients are gluten-free.
- Numerous coupon opportunities throughout the year.
- Any reason 100% money back guarantee.
Cons:
- Curcumin should not be taken with anticoagulants or by those with biliary tract obstruction.
- Shilajit may lower blood pressure in some idividuals. Suspected or diagnosed heart conditions should talk to their doctor about taking shilajit to prevent a drop in blood pressure.
- Only available online.
As with any treatment option, results will vary based on many factors including on how far the condition has progressed, the complexity of your particular root reason for supplements, as well as many other factors including how well you keep up with care at home and certain risk factors, such as smoking, which may lower the chances of success.
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Gluco Harmony Ingredients by IVL Products
| Serving size: 2 vegetable capsules Servings per container: 30 |
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| Ingredients | Amount Per Servings | %DV* |
| Pterocarpus marsupium | 187.5 mg | † |
| Bitter melon | 150 mg | † |
| Gymnema sylvestre | 75 mg | † |
| Shilajit | 20 mg | † |
| Curcumin | 12.5 mg | † |
| Cinnamon bark | 12.5 mg | † |
| Holy basil | 12.5 mg | † |
| Banaba leaf | 10 mg | † |
| Fenugreek seed | 5 mg | † |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established |
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| Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, vegetable cellulose and water. | ||
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- Pterocarpus marsupium - supports pancreatic beta cells
- Bitter Melon - helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Gymnema sylvestre - suppresses sugar cravings
- Shilajit - for reducing the sugar levels
- Curcumin - turmeric root anti-diabetic agent
- Cinnamon - decreases insulin resistance
- Holy Basil - may increase insulin producion
- Banaba - lowers blood glucose
- Fenugreek - slows down carbohydrates
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- Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 Feb; 11(2): 2328–2345. Published online 2014 Feb 21. doi: 10.3390/ijerph110202328 PMCID: PMC3945602 Potential for Improved Glycemic Control with Dietary Momordica charantia in Patients with Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes.
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