Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre, Gingko Biloba and Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 67 mg | 447% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and citrate) | 400 mg | 95% |
| Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) | 15 mg | 136% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 5 mg | 217% |
| Chromium (as amino acid chelate) | 400 mcg | 1,143% |
| Gymnema sylvestre Stem Extract (Standardized to 25% gymnemic acids [100 mg]) | 400 mg | † |
| Bitter Melon Fruit Extract (Momordica charnta) (Standardized to 7.5% bitter principles [15 mg]) | 200 mg | † |
| Jerusalem Artichoke Root Extract (Helianthus tuberous) | 100 mg | † |
| Fenugreek Seed Extract (Trigonella foenum) | 100 mg | † |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 100 mg | † |
| Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (Standardized to 80% silymarin [40 mg]) | 50 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | † |
| Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (Standardized to 25% anthocyanosides [5 mg]) | 20 mg | † |
| Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract (Standardized to 24% flavoneglycosides [4.8 mg] & 6% terpene lactones [1.2 mg]) | 20 mg | † |
| Lagerstroemia speciosa Leaf Extract (Standardized to 18% corosolic acid [0.48 mg]) | 2.7 mg | † |
| Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) | 1 mg | † |
Bioavailability Fair
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Good
- Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and citrate) Poor
- Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) Good
- Manganese (as manganese citrate) Good
- Chromium (as amino acid chelate) Good
- Gymnema sylvestre Stem Extract (Standardized to 25% gymnemic acids [100 mg]) Fair
- Bitter Melon Fruit Extract (Momordica charnta) (Standardized to 7.5% bitter principles [15 mg]) Good
- Jerusalem Artichoke Root Extract (Helianthus tuberous) Fair
- Fenugreek Seed Extract (Trigonella foenum) Fair
- Citrus Bioflavonoids Fair
- Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (Standardized to 80% silymarin [40 mg]) Poor
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
- Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (Standardized to 25% anthocyanosides [5 mg]) Good
- Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract (Standardized to 24% flavoneglycosides [4.8 mg] & 6% terpene lactones [1.2 mg]) Poor
- Lagerstroemia speciosa Leaf Extract (Standardized to 18% corosolic acid [0.48 mg]) Fair
- Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Gelatin (Capsule)
- Cellulose
- Magnesium Stearate
- Silicon Dioxide (Silica)
Efficacy Poor
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 67 mg Effective
- Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and citrate) 400 mg High
- Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) 15 mg Effective
- Manganese (as manganese citrate) 5 mg Effective
- Chromium (as amino acid chelate) 400 mcg Effective
- Bitter Melon Fruit Extract (Momordica charnta) (Standardized to 7.5% bitter principles [15 mg]) 200 mg Under-dosed
- Jerusalem Artichoke Root Extract (Helianthus tuberous) 100 mg Under-dosed
- Citrus Bioflavonoids 100 mg Under-dosed
- Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (Standardized to 80% silymarin [40 mg]) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Alpha Lipoic Acid 25 mg Under-dosed
- Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (Standardized to 25% anthocyanosides [5 mg]) 20 mg Under-dosed
- Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract (Standardized to 24% flavoneglycosides [4.8 mg] & 6% terpene lactones [1.2 mg]) 20 mg Under-dosed
- Lagerstroemia speciosa Leaf Extract (Standardized to 18% corosolic acid [0.48 mg]) 2.7 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 67 mg | 447% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and citrate) | 400 mg | 95% |
| Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) | 15 mg | 136% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 5 mg | 217% |
| Chromium (as amino acid chelate) | 400 mcg | 1,143% |
| Gymnema sylvestre Stem Extract (Standardized to 25% gymnemic acids [100 mg]) | 400 mg | † |
| Bitter Melon Fruit Extract (Momordica charnta) (Standardized to 7.5% bitter principles [15 mg]) | 200 mg | † |
| Jerusalem Artichoke Root Extract (Helianthus tuberous) | 100 mg | † |
| Fenugreek Seed Extract (Trigonella foenum) | 100 mg | † |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 100 mg | † |
| Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) (Standardized to 80% silymarin [40 mg]) | 50 mg | † |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | † |
| Bilberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) (Standardized to 25% anthocyanosides [5 mg]) | 20 mg | † |
| Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract (Standardized to 24% flavoneglycosides [4.8 mg] & 6% terpene lactones [1.2 mg]) | 20 mg | † |
| Lagerstroemia speciosa Leaf Extract (Standardized to 18% corosolic acid [0.48 mg]) | 2.7 mg | † |
| Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) | 1 mg | † |
Other Ingredients
Gelatin (Capsule) Safe
Cellulose Safe
Magnesium Stearate Safe
Silicon Dioxide (Silica) Generally_safe
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Violation History
6 incidents
Is California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre a good supplement?
California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre, Gingko Biloba and Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules received a product quality score of 73/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 16 active ingredients with 40 servings per container. Of the 4 inactive ingredients, 3 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, California Gold Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 79/100.
What are the ingredients in California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre?
California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre contains 16 active ingredients: Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (67 mg), Magnesium (as magnesium oxide and citrate) (400 mg), Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) (15 mg), Manganese (as manganese citrate) (5 mg), Chromium (as amino acid chelate) (400 mcg), Gymnema sylvestre Stem Extract (Standardized to 25% gymnemic acids [100 mg]) (400 mg), and 10 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin E at 447% DV, Manganese at 217% DV, Chromium at 1,143% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre safe to take?
California Gold Nutrition Sugar Balance Complex with Chromium, Gymnema Sylvestre, Gingko Biloba and Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is California Gold Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?
California Gold Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 79/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, the company offers 406 products in their lineup. Note: California Gold Nutrition has 6 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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