Supplements to Help Lower Blood Sugar

1. Cinnamon - Ceylon cinnamon - The recommended dose of cinnamon extract is

250 mg twice a day before meals. For a regular (non-extract) cinnamon
supplement, 500 mg twice a day may be best

2. American Ginseng - a variety grown primarily in North America - Take 1 gram

up to two hours before each main meal

3. Probiotics - Try a probiotic with more than one beneficial species, such as a
combination of L. acidophilus, B. bifidum and L. rhamnosus.

4. Aloe Vera - Common doses tested in studies include 1,000 mg daily in capsules
or 2 tablespoons (30 ml) daily of aloe juice in split doses.

5. Berberine - A typical dose is 300–500 mg taken 2–3 times daily with major
meals

6. Vitamin D - Ask your doctor for a vitamin D blood test to determine the best dose
for you. The active form is D3, or cholecalciferol, so look for this name on
supplement bottles - After two months of taking a 4,500-IU supplement of vitamin
D daily, both fasting blood sugar and A1C improved.

7. Gymnema sylvestre - The suggested dose is 200 mg of Gymnema sylvestre

leaf extract twice a day with meals

8. Magnesium - Doses provided to people with diabetes are typically 250–350 mg

daily. Be sure to take magnesium with a meal to improve absorption.

9. Alpha-Lipoic Acid - Doses are generally 600–1,200 mg daily, taken in divided

doses before meals

10. Chromium - A typical dose is 200 mcg per day, but doses up to 1,000 mcg per
day have been tested in people with diabetes and may be more effective. The
chromium picolinate form is likely absorbed best

11. Zychrome - Zychrome is a next generation, patent-pending “super” chromium

containing 9% elemental chromium, niacin, and L-cysteine. In research studies,
Zychrome outperformed other chromium compounds in all of the areas that are
most critical for people with blood sugar concerns — improving glucose
metabolism, helping balance inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant status. For
instance, it reduced fasting insulin levels 33% better than chromium picolinate
alone, and it was twice as effective as chromium at reducing insulin resistance.
 12. Fenugreek may help to lower blood sugar, according to preliminary studies, and
one study found fenugreek extract to significantly improve some measures of
blood sugar control and insulin response in people with type 2 diabetes.

13. D-ribose, often promoted for energy or sports performance, may also lower
blood sugar levels

14. Green tea is a traditional and natural method of both regulating and lowering
blood sugar levels. A comparison study was conducted on type-2 diabetic
patients, 39 of whom were given 500 milligrams of green tea extract three times
per day

15. Psyllium Fiber - may interact w/diabetic meds

16. Banaba Leaf Extract

17. Omega 3 Fatty Acids - EPA and DHA may both help diabetics manage blood
sugar levels.

Food:
 Garlic
 Spinach and leafy greens
 Pumpkins
 Nuts and seeds
 Avocados
 Olive oil
 Fatty fish like salmon and mackerel

A. Bitter melon
B. Devil's claw
C. Horse chestnut
D. Panax
E. Siberian ginseng
F. Resveratrol
G. Coconut oil
H. Cayenne
I. Sage
J. Marjoram
K. Cloves
L. Rosemary
M. Oregano
N. Curry Leaves
O. Ginger
P. Turmeric
Q. Ginseng
R. Zinc
S. Salacia oblonga - 1,000-mg dose
T. Apple Cider Vinegar - 2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water