IC-5

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100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 20% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This profile contains cinnamon, berberine, and alpha-lipoic acid, which have moderate evidence for supporting glucose metabolism. Fenugreek and Pterocarpus marsupium are also included, though research on their efficacy is more limited. Overall, these ingredients are generally recognized as safe for most users.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for IC-5
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Label Data

2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
20%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Cinnamon
250 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (234 products) 95 studies (A:0, B:35)
Pterocarpus marsupium
150 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (193 products) 7 studies — no high-quality reviews
Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 6 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose Vegetable Stearate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Take (2) capsules 15-minutes prior to any carbohydrate-containing meal. If on a low-carb diet, take (2) capsules twice daily prior to meals.

Warnings & Precautions

CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dose.

Do not use if pregnant or lactating.

Do not use if outer seal is broken or damaged. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician and/or pharmacist if you are undergoing treatment of a medical condition.

Formulation Notes

Free of egg, dairy, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, wheat, and soy. No sugars and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Additional Information

Quality Guarantee: FDA-registered laboratory testing ensures potency and purity.

Advanced Insulin Support and Carbohydrate Management - Increases Insulin Sensitivity - Supports Healthy Blood Sugar - Partitions Carbs to Muscle, Not Fat

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 41360 40254 6
DSLD Entry Date2013-05-24
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID21551
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

21
Research Sources
52
Avg Quality
13
Rct
4
Meta Analysis
2
Systematic Review
2
Clinical Trial
A Alpha-lipoic acid for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Palmitoylethanolamide, Superoxide Dismutase, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamins B12, B1, B6, E, Mg, Zn and Nicotinamide for 6 Months in People with Diabetic Neuropathy
Rct Nutrients 2024 PubMed DOI
B Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation and Iron Homeostasis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials
Meta Analysis International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition 2024 PubMed DOI
B Effectiveness of alpha-lipoic acid in patients with neuropathic pain associated with type I and type II diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Medicine 2023 PubMed DOI
C The effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on glucose control and lipid profiles among patients with metabolic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Metabolism: clinical and experimental 2018 PubMed DOI
C A systematic review and meta-analysis of α-lipoic acid in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Meta Analysis European journal of endocrinology 2012 PubMed DOI
C Oral Alpha Lipoic Acid Treatment for Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Study
Rct Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets 2020 PubMed DOI
C A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the effect of alpha-lipoic acid on inhibition of ADP-and collagen-induced platelet aggregation ex vivo in diabetic neuropathy patients on gabapentin or pregabalin
Rct Journal of postgraduate medicine 2024 PubMed DOI
C Ranking Alpha Lipoic Acid and Gamma Linolenic Acid in Terms of Efficacy and Safety in the Management of Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Systematic Review Canadian journal of diabetes 2024 PubMed DOI
C Effect analysis of tanshinone IIA sulfonate sodium combined with a-lipoic acid in patients with diabetes peripheral neuropathy.
Rct Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences PubMed
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