Ingredients
Glyco Defender Ingredients: The Full List, Line by Line, With Doses
The Glyco Defender ingredients list has 22 lines. Chromium picolinate is printed at 7 mcg per 1 mL dropper. The other 21, from maca root to L-carnitine, share a 15.47 mg proprietary blend, about 0.74 mg each on an even split. Water, stevia, xylitol and a few other items form the liquid base.
Written by the Glyco Defender label deskUpdated
Full list01
What is the full Glyco Defender ingredients list?
The full Glyco Defender ingredients list is chromium (as chromium picolinate) followed by a 21-ingredient proprietary blend. Only chromium has its own amount.
The blend runs heaviest first, from maca root to L-carnitine HCl.
- 1Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate)7 mcg per mL · 20% DV
- 2Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root ExtractBlend place 1 · at most 15.47 mg per mL
- 3African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) Seed ExtractBlend place 2 · at most 7.74 mg per mL
- 4Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed ExtractBlend place 3 · at most 5.16 mg per mL
- 5Guarana (Paullinia Cupana) Seed ExtractBlend place 4 · at most 3.87 mg per mL
- 6Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Root ExtractBlend place 5 · at most 3.09 mg per mL
- 7Astragalus Membranaceous Root ExtractBlend place 6 · at most 2.58 mg per mL
- 8Green Tea Leaf ExtractBlend place 7 · at most 2.21 mg per mL
- 9Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf ExtractBlend place 8 · at most 1.93 mg per mL
- 10Forskohlii (Coleus forskohlii) Root ExtractBlend place 9 · at most 1.72 mg per mL
- 11Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Fruit ExtractBlend place 10 · at most 1.55 mg per mL
- 12Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) SeedBlend place 11 · at most 1.41 mg per mL
- 13Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Root ExtractBlend place 12 · at most 1.29 mg per mL
- 14Raspberry KetonesBlend place 13 · at most 1.19 mg per mL
- 15L-glutamineBlend place 14 · at most 1.1 mg per mL
- 16L-TyrosineBlend place 15 · at most 1.03 mg per mL
- 17L-ArginineBlend place 16 · at most 0.97 mg per mL
- 18Beta AlanineBlend place 17 · at most 0.91 mg per mL
- 19Monoammonium GlycyrrhizinateBlend place 18 · at most 0.86 mg per mL
- 20GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid)Blend place 19 · at most 0.81 mg per mL
- 21L-TryptophanBlend place 20 · at most 0.77 mg per mL
- 22L-Carnitine HClBlend place 21 · at most 0.74 mg per mL
From the Supplement Facts panel on the label. Lines 1-21 make up the blend, listed from most to least by weight (21 CFR 101.36 (eCFR)). Other ingredients (water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol, citrus extract) are left out of the count.
Groups02
What kinds of ingredients make up the Glyco Defender formula?
The Glyco Defender formula mixes four kinds of ingredients: one mineral, twelve plant extracts, two other compounds and seven amino acids.
- Mineral (1): chromium picolinate, 7 mcg, 20% of the Daily Value.
- Plants (12): maca, African mango, grape seed, guarana, eleuthero, astragalus, green tea, gymnema, coleus, cayenne, grapefruit seed, Panax ginseng.
- Compounds (2): raspberry ketones and monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, a licorice compound.
- Amino acids (7): L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, L-arginine, beta alanine, GABA, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine HCl.
Amounts03
How much of each Glyco Defender ingredient is in one dropper?
Only chromium has a printed amount: 7 mcg per dropper. Every other line is a hidden share of 15.47 mg.
The order still sets a ceiling. Divide 15.47 by an ingredient's place: African mango, second, can hold at most 7.7 mg. Green tea, seventh, tops out near 2.2 mg.
| Label line | Place | Per mL (1 dropper) | Amount used in research | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) | Chromium line | 7 mcg | 200-1,000 mcg a day (NIH ODS, Chromium) | Mixed; small effect in some people with diabetes |
| Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Extract | 1 of 21 | at most 15.47 mg | Studied for other uses, not blood sugar (MSKCC, Maca) | No blood sugar trials |
| African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) Seed Extract | 2 of 21 | at most 7.74 mg | 150 mg twice a day (300 mg) (MSKCC, Irvingia gabonensis (African mango)) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) | Weak, small trials |
| Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed Extract | 3 of 21 | at most 5.16 mg | Studied for other uses (NCCIH, Grape Seed Extract) | Not established for blood sugar |
| Guarana (Paullinia Cupana) Seed Extract | 4 of 21 | at most 3.87 mg | Caffeine source (MSKCC, Guarana) (FDA, Caffeine: how much is too much?) | Not a blood sugar ingredient |
| Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Root Extract | 5 of 21 | at most 3.09 mg | 800 mg a day in one trial (MSKCC, Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero)) (NIH ODS, Exercise & Athletic Performance) | No effect in rigorous studies |
| Astragalus Membranaceous Root Extract | 6 of 21 | at most 2.58 mg | No blood sugar dose established (NCCIH, Astragalus) | Not established |
| Green Tea Leaf Extract | 7 of 21 | at most 2.21 mg | 141-1,207 mg catechins (weight studies) (NCCIH, Green Tea) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) | Small, inconsistent |
| Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract | 8 of 21 | at most 1.93 mg | 200-400 mg a day of extract (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph) | Small trials; small effect |
| Forskohlii (Coleus forskohlii) Root Extract | 9 of 21 | at most 1.72 mg | 500 mg a day of 10% forskolin extract (MSKCC, Forskolin (Coleus forskohlii)) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) | No weight effect in small trials |
| Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Fruit Extract | 10 of 21 | at most 1.55 mg | 2-4 mg capsaicin a day (MSKCC, Cayenne (Capsicum)) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) | No significant weight change |
| Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) Seed | 11 of 21 | at most 1.41 mg | No studied dose found (FDA, Grapefruit juice and drugs) | Not established |
| Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Root Extract | 12 of 21 | at most 1.29 mg | About 100 mg to 20 g (NCCIH, Asian Ginseng) (Shishtar et al., PLoS One 2014) | Modest drop in fasting glucose; no A1C effect |
| Raspberry Ketones | 13 of 21 | at most 1.19 mg | Only tested in combination products (OPSS (DoD), Raspberry Ketone) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) | No human evidence alone |
| L-glutamine | 14 of 21 | at most 1.1 mg | Up to about 45 g a day (sports studies) (NIH ODS, Exercise & Athletic Performance) | Not supported for performance |
| L-Tyrosine | 15 of 21 | at most 1.03 mg | No verified dose source | Not established |
| L-Arginine | 16 of 21 | at most 0.97 mg | 2-20 g a day (sports studies) (MSKCC, Arginine) (NIH ODS, Exercise & Athletic Performance) | Little or no performance benefit |
| Beta Alanine | 17 of 21 | at most 0.91 mg | 1.6-6.4 g a day (NIH ODS, Exercise & Athletic Performance) | Mixed (exercise only) |
| Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate | 18 of 21 | at most 0.86 mg | No studied dose found (NCCIH, Licorice Root) | Not established |
| GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) | 19 of 21 | at most 0.81 mg | No verified dose source | Not established |
| L-Tryptophan | 20 of 21 | at most 0.77 mg | No blood sugar dose established (NORD, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome) (Drugs.com, L-tryptophan) | Not established |
| L-Carnitine HCl | 21 of 21 | at most 0.74 mg | 2-3 g a day (type 2 diabetes studies) (NIH ODS, Carnitine) | Some glucose improvement; more trials needed |
Blood sugar04
Which blood sugar support ingredients does Glyco Defender contain?
Glyco Defender holds three common blood sugar support ingredients with some human research: chromium, gymnema and Panax ginseng.
Each was studied at far higher doses. Gymnema trials used 200-400 mg a day (Drugs.com, Gymnema monograph); the label order caps it at 1.9 mg. L-carnitine, last in line, gets at most 0.74 mg against 2-3 g in studies (NIH ODS, Carnitine).
Profiles with the full math: chromium picolinate and gymnema.
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What do the Glyco Defender ingredient photos show?
They show raw plants, not the bottle contents, which are tiny amounts of extract.
The ^ (20:1) and " (10:1) label marks describe the raw plant behind an extract. They add no milligrams.
Ingredient photos
Brand photos of raw plants. The bottle holds tiny amounts of extracts, not these whole foods. (21 CFR 101.36 (eCFR))
Care06
Which Glyco Defender ingredients need extra care?
Four groups deserve a second look: the caffeine sources, the licorice compound, grapefruit seed and L-tryptophan.
Caffeine has no printed amount (MSKCC, Guarana). Licorice can raise blood pressure (NCCIH, Licorice Root). Grapefruit and L-tryptophan interact with some drugs (FDA, Grapefruit juice and drugs) (Drugs.com, L-tryptophan).
Never stop or change a prescription because of a supplement. Show this list to your pharmacist. More on Glyco Defender side effects.
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What are the other ingredients in Glyco Defender drops?
The other ingredients are water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol and citrus extract.
Stevia and xylitol sweeten it (FDA, Aspartame and Other Sweeteners). Keep the bottle out of reach, since xylitol is dangerous to dogs (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
Every line in context: Glyco Defender supplement facts.
FAQ08
Glyco Defender ingredient questions
Are Glyco Defender ingredients natural?
Most are plant extracts or amino acids, but the list is not all plant-based. It includes chromium picolinate, raspberry ketones and potassium sorbate.
Which Glyco Defender ingredient is listed first?
Maca root extract is first in the blend, so it weighs the most of the 21. The label order allows it at most 15.47 mg per dropper. Maca has no blood sugar trials (MSKCC, Maca).
Does Glyco Defender contain berberine or cinnamon?
No. Neither berberine nor cinnamon appears on the label. Its glucose-related lines are chromium, gymnema and Panax ginseng, all at small doses.
Is there sugar in Glyco Defender drops?
No sugar is listed. The drops have 0 calories and are sweetened with stevia and xylitol.
Why are Glyco Defender ingredient amounts hidden?
Under federal rules, a proprietary blend may show only its total weight and its order by weight (21 CFR 101.36 (eCFR)). Only chromium gets its own figure.
Is the Glyco Defender ingredients list the same as the sales page list?
Not quite. The sales page mentions “20 research-informed botanicals and nutrients”, while the label prints 22 lines. We follow the label.
Who wrote this09
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