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Blood Sugar Support Side Effects Across Common Ingredients
Blood sugar support side effects depend on the ingredients. Caffeine sources can cause insomnia and fast heartbeat, licorice compounds can raise blood pressure, and chromium or herbs can add to diabetes drugs and cause lows below 70 mg/dL. Glyco Defender is not for under 18s, or pregnant or nursing women.
Written by the Glyco Defender label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What are the most common blood sugar support side effects?
The most common are sleep trouble from caffeine, stomach upset and, for people on diabetes drugs, low blood sugar.
| Ingredient | Possible effect |
|---|---|
| Guarana, green tea | Insomnia, nausea, fast heartbeat from caffeine (MSKCC, Guarana) |
| Green tea extract | Rare liver injury (NCCIH, Green Tea) |
| Licorice compound | Irregular heartbeat, blood pressure rise (NCCIH, Licorice Root) |
| Arginine, carnitine | Bloating, nausea, diarrhea at high doses (MSKCC, Arginine) |
| Chromium | May add to insulin and cause lows (NIH ODS, Chromium) |
Do these blood sugar support side effects apply at Glyco Defender doses?
Probably less than at studied doses, but the label does not give single amounts, so nobody can say for certain.
Guarana, 4th in a 15.47 mg blend, holds at most 15.47 / 4 = 3.9 mg, and its caffeine is not printed. The FDA calls 400 mg of caffeine a day fine for most adults (FDA, Caffeine: how much is too much?), so a dropper adds little.
The label caution: not for under 18, or for pregnant or nursing women, and ask a physician if you have a medical condition.
Can blood sugar support supplements cause low blood sugar?
Yes, they can when paired with insulin, sulfonylureas or meglitinides. Chromium and some herbs may add to those drugs.
A low is usually below 70 mg/dL, with shakiness, sweat, hunger, dizziness and a fast heartbeat. Treat it with 15 to 20 g of fast carbohydrate and recheck in 15 minutes (NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose). Call 911 if someone passes out, has a seizure or cannot swallow.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before the first dropper, and keep taking prescribed medicine. See supplements and diabetes medicines.
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See packsWho should check first before taking blood sugar support?
Anyone on diabetes drugs, under 18, pregnant or nursing, caffeine-sensitive or sharing a home with a dog should check first.
The drops contain xylitol, dangerous to dogs (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
What if I decide to try Glyco Defender anyway?
Start with one dropper a day, note how you feel, and stop and call your clinician if anything seems wrong.
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FAQ01
Glyco Defender questions people ask
Do blood sugar support supplements cause diarrhea?
Some can. Arginine, carnitine and other amino acids cause nausea or diarrhea at high doses. Glyco Defender holds tiny amounts of each, but if your stomach reacts, stop and ask your pharmacist.
Can blood sugar support supplements raise blood pressure?
Licorice compounds can, even in small amounts for people with high blood pressure. Glyco Defender lists monoammonium glycyrrhizinate near the end of its blend. If you take blood pressure medicine, ask first.
What should I do if I feel dizzy after a supplement?
If you take diabetes drugs, check your glucose if you can, since dizziness can signal a low. Treat a low with 15 to 20 g of fast carbs. Call 911 for fainting or seizure, and tell your doctor.
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