BioCeuticals
GlucoFactors Forte™
61/100
SUPPIE SCORE
62/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
64/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does GlucoFactors Forte™ Do?
- Alpha lipoic acid is the R,S form at 200 mg, below many clinical metabolic studies using 300-600 mg/day.
- Chromium is split between chromic chloride and picolinate; chloride is generally less bioavailable than picolinate.
- Herbal extracts disclose extract amounts and equivalents, but not standardised marker compounds.
Can I take BioCeuticals GlucoFactors Forte with my diabetes medication?
Is this supplement suitable if I am trying to manage sugar cravings or carbohydrate intake?
How long should I use GlucoFactors Forte before reviewing whether it is helping me?
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What Are the Benefits of GlucoFactors Forte™?
Based on proven scientific research
Glucose MetabolismModerate
Blood Sugar MaintenanceModerate
Antioxidant SupportModerate
Energy MetabolismMild
Carbohydrate MetabolismMild
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What Are the Side Effects of BioCeuticals GlucoFactors Forte™?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•This product combines chromium, alpha lipoic acid, gymnema, bitter melon, goat’s rue and fenugreek, so people using insulin, sulfonylureas or other glucose-lowering medicines should use it only with professional monitoring because additive blood-sugar-lowering effects are possible.
•The label states not to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding; goat’s rue, bitter melon, gymnema and fenugreek have insufficient safety data for these populations and some have traditional or theoretical reproductive concerns.
•Common tolerability issues may include nausea, reflux, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea or headache, especially because the formula contains multiple botanical extracts plus 200 mg alpha lipoic acid.
•Each capsule provides a total of 300 micrograms elemental chromium from chromic chloride hexahydrate and chromium picolinate, which is above typical daily nutrient requirements but within supplemental use ranges; people with kidney or liver disease should seek medical advice before use.
•Contains sulfites and phenylalanine; this is relevant for sulfite-sensitive individuals and people with phenylketonuria or those needing to restrict phenylalanine.
•Fenugreek may be unsuitable for people with legume/peanut/chickpea sensitivity, and the gelatin capsule is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
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What Are the Ingredients in BioCeuticals GlucoFactors Forte™?
Gymnema sylvestre extract dry concentrate
125 mg, equivalent to dry leaf 2 g
Momordica charantia extract dry concentrate
100 mg, equivalent to fresh fruit 3 g
Galega officinalis extract dry concentrate
100 mg, equivalent to fresh herb flowering 2 g
Trigonella foenum-graecum extract dry concentrate
100 mg, equivalent to dry seed 400 mg
Alpha lipoic acid (R,S form)
200 mg
Chromic chloride hexahydrate
1.3 mg, equivalent to chromium 250 micrograms
Chromium picolinate
400 micrograms, equivalent to chromium 50 micrograms
Biotin
1 mg
calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate
colloidal anhydrous silica
Gelatin
magnesium stearate
maltodextrin
purified water
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BioCeuticals GlucoFactors Forte™