Additional Hypoglycemic Botanicals and Nutraceuticals

Name Indications Pharmacology Dose
Chromium picolinate Insulin resistance Improves insulin efficiency, which lowers blood sugar levels 50-5000 mcg daily
Quercitin Cataracts Aldose reductase inhibitor, antioxidant; decreases the accumulation of toxic polyols 300 mg-1000 mg daily
Vanadium sulfate Insulin Resistance Improves insulin efficiency, which lowers blood sugar levels 200-800 mcg daily
Vitamin B12 Neuropathy Decreases diabetic neuropathy 1000 mcg daily
Vitamin B6 Neuropathy Decreases diabetic neuropathy 50-100 mg daily
Taurine Hypoinsulinemia Aids in the release of insulin 1-3 grams daily
L-carnitine Insulin Resistance Aids in mobilizing fat 1-3 grams daily
Lipoic acid Insulin ResistanceDiabetic Neuropathy Decreases secondary glycosylation; excellent antioxidant 300 –1,000 mg daily
Grape seed extract Complications due to poor microvascular circulation Decreases secondary complications; excellent antioxidant 200-800 grams daily
Omega Oils(borage, evening primrose oil, flaxseed, fish oils) Dyslipidemia Neuropathy (EPO) Help decrease blood sugar 1 tablespoon a day
Niacinamide Protects islet cells of the pancreas Helps with DM Type I autoimmune process if taken within first 6 months of diagnosis 25 mg per kg