The ingredients found inside Glucofort are a combination of roots, barks, plants, trees, and berries, all of which are usually consumed as a tea in Tibet. Since the exact ratios can easily vary with teas, this supplement includes all of the following ingredients in capsules form:

Guggul

Mukul myrrh, or commonly referred to as guggul, is a tree native to India. Much of its medicinal properties’ rests in the tree’s resin, which as per one source that focused on scientific findings, can induce a reduction in triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels.

Another source insists that evidence is lacking because only animal models have been considered regarding blood sugar levels. A more recent study appears to have had a contradicting result; namely, researchers highlighted that guggul was “statistically ineffective” at bringing down blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetic patients.

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon can be thought of as a prickly and bitter vegetable that resembles a cucumber but without any water content per se. As for its potential in bringing blood sugar levels within normal ranges, one review highlighted that a component responsible for delivering bodily organs and cells with energy gets activated upon the ingestion of bitter melon. Recognized as AMPK (or activated protein kinase), upon activation, it might help to “increase fat oxidation and glucose tolerance.

Another source that reported on a 2015 study with 95 participants confirmed bitter melon’s hypoglycemic effects. To our surprise, it was also highlighted that “for every study finding a positive result, there seems to be two with negative findings.

Licorice

Licorice root is a flowering plant whose root is considered as an alternative to sugar and, to some extent, conventional medicine. A study consisting of rats that received 1g/kg body weight of licorice daily for 60 days reported a reversal in the adverse effects of diabetes. Furthermore, it helped to “restore the total antioxidant capacity of diabetic rat kidneys,” leading researchers to conclude that “licorice might have a potential therapeutic effect for diabetes due to its antioxidant and – hyperglycemic properties.”

Another study consisting of human subjects reported that dried licorice extract alongside a calorie-restricted diet reduced a number of health markers, including waist circumference, fat mass, serum levels of vaspin

Cinnamon

The effect of cinnamon on blood sugar levels has always been of interest within the scientific community, and to date, results have been promising. One piece noted that taking a minimum of 1g of cinnamon can give rise to improved blood sugar levels and healthy triglyceride levels. To add to the latter, it is believed that cinnamon works to fight diabetes increasing glucose uptake by our bodily cells.

Gymnema Sylvestre

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant that flourishes in India’s tropical forests. Deemed the “destroyer of sugar” by Ayurvedic experts, this ingredient is trusted to help normalize blood sugar levels for type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. Speaking of type 2 diabetes, a piece reported on the findings of one study that looked at the effects of Gymnema Sylvestre on patients with type 2 diabetes. Compared to the placebo group, this plant helped lower blood sugar levels, stressing that the reduction was far more when taken with a meal.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a sulfur-containing compound that the body naturally produces. A lack thereof can lead to a significant reduction in energy production within the mitochondria. Its relationship with type 2 diabetes has been extensively studied, leading to strong evidence of the former easing the latter. To be more specific, several studies have reported of nerve damage, and ALA as a helpful treatment for cancer.

Banaba Leaf

Banaba leaves come from a plant that is predominantly grown in India. Like a couple of ingredients in this formula, banaba is yet another one that the scientific community has not dived into. There are a number of animal models; however, those including humans are very minimal, if not too outdated to count as evidence.

Nonetheless, this ingredient appears to have made the cut because it is trusted to house corosolic acid. Corosolic acid can be helpful because of its antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant properties, two components that can enhance glucose uptake by bodily cells and better manage lipid metabolism [11]. Results should be taken with a grain of salt until more studies are published.

Yarrow

Yarrow is a flowering plant home to the Asteraceae species. It contains a significant source of inulin, also referred to as a prebiotic. When looking at the effects of inulin on type 2 diabetes and obese patients, one systematic review found 11 articles that met their criteria. In the end, the team noted that of the 11 studies under investigation, only one was able to prove that it is helpful for type 2 diabetic patients. That said, contradicting results were reported among type 2 diabetic and obese patients. Hence, its overall effectiveness needs to be further studied to make strong claims.

Juniper

Juniper berries resemble blueberries in shape and color but are larger in nature. One possible reason for including these berries in Glucofort could be its rich source of antioxidants, which are known to free the body of foreign invaders. One source reported a number of studies that have since indicated a reduction in blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in rats with diabetes. While this is reassuring, stronger claims are usually made when human subjects are involved. Luckily, preliminary results like these are great indicators of how much further researchers can study the matter

White Mulberry

White mulberry is a popularly known herb for treating diabetes. One study that investigated the effects of white mulberry leaf tea on rats with type 2 diabetes noticed changes within hours. However, with time, the results are said to have faded. As explained by the researchers, after four weeks, no significant improvement was witnessed in regard to body weight gain, blood glucose, glucose tolerance, among a list of health markers. The researchers still stand by the herb’s ability to reduce lipids in the blood but aren’t as confident when it comes to blood sugar

L-Taurine

L-taurine is an amino acid that helps the body to absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. While studies on the link between L-taurine and blood sugar levels aren’t as established as one would think, the consensus is that it can induce an expansion of blood vessel function for type 2 diabetic patients

Cayenne

Cayenne pepper contains highly concentrated capsaicin, which is trusted to aid those with type 2 diabetes. As per the reportings of one study, taking capsaicin did lower the blood glucose levels of diabetic rats. The exact mechanism sensitivity, decreasing body fat, and improving heart, pancreas, and liver functions

Other ingredients include vitamin C (50mg), vitamin E (15mg), biotin (300mcg), magnesium (125mg), zinc (7.5mg), manganese (1mg) and chromium (76mcg)