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Coleus Forskohlii, Ginseng, Eleuthero, Astragalus, Maca and Cayenne in Glyco Reset
Coleus forskohlii, ginseng root extract, eleuthero root, astragalus root, maca root extract and cayenne extract are six plant names in the Glyco Reset 200 mg blend. The label prints no amount for any of them. Sources cover only coleus and ginseng, and both carry cautions.
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The plants01
Which other plant extracts are in Glyco Reset?
Beyond gymnema, green tea, guarana and the mango and raspberry names, the Glyco Reset blend lists maca root, eleuthero root, astragalus root, coleus forskohlii root, ginseng root and cayenne pepper fruit. It also lists grape seed and grapefruit seed extracts.
Five of the six are roots, and cayenne is a fruit. None has a printed amount. All of them share the one 200 mg total, so each is below 200 mg (21 CFR 101.36 (eCFR), Supplement Facts and proprietary blends).
Roots and fruits are sold as extracts, which means a concentrated form. The label does not say how concentrated, or which part of the plant went into the extract. That makes the amounts doubly unclear.
What we found02
What do the sources say about each plant?
Two of the eight plant names here have a source in our set, coleus and ginseng. For maca, eleuthero, astragalus, cayenne, grape seed and grapefruit seed we found no source.
| Name on the label | Amount printed | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Maca Root Extract | Not shown | We found no source |
| Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract | Not shown | We found no source; a different plant from Asian ginseng |
| Astragalus Root Extract | Not shown | We found no source |
| Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract | Not shown | Safety and effectiveness studies lacking; blood pressure and blood thinner cautions (MSK, Forskolin / Coleus forskohlii (About Herbs)) |
| Ginseng Root Extract | Not shown | Blood sugar research inconclusive and conflicting; may bring blood sugar down (NCCIH, Asian Ginseng) |
| Cayenne Pepper Fruit Extract | Not shown | We found no source |
| Grape Seed Extract | Not shown | We found no source |
| Grapefruit Seed Extract | Not shown | We found no source |
“We found no source” covers our reading only. It does not show that a plant is harmless or useless.
Coleus forskohlii03
What does the research say about coleus forskohlii?
Sloan Kettering says clinical studies that show the safety and effectiveness of forskolin, the compound from coleus, are lacking (MSK, Forskolin / Coleus forskohlii (About Herbs)). The page describes one small study in overweight and obese men and gives no dose.
It says forskolin can lower blood pressure and can slow or speed the heart rate. It may add to blood pressure medicines and blood thinners, and it should be avoided by people with polycystic kidney disease. The page does not mention diabetes.
If you take blood pressure medicine or a blood thinner, show the Glyco Reset label to a pharmacist before the first dropper. The amount of coleus in the bottle is unknown, so the pharmacist cannot size the risk, only flag the name.
Ginseng and eleuthero04
What does the research say about ginseng root extract and eleuthero root?
NCCIH reports a 2022 review of 20 studies with 1,295 people that found better cardiometabolic measures, including fasting glucose in people with prediabetes or diabetes. It also calls research on blood sugar control in diabetes overall inconclusive and conflicting (NCCIH, Asian Ginseng).
NCCIH adds that Asian ginseng may bring blood sugar down, so people with diabetes should talk with their provider. It lists insomnia and possible effects on clotting, and it advises caution in pregnancy.
The page is about Asian ginseng. Eleuthero, the plant named Eleutherococcus senticosus, is a different plant and the page does not cover it. The Glyco Reset label lists both, with no amount and no species for the ginseng line. We found no source for eleuthero, so we make no claim about it.
A review summary is not a dose recommendation, and no trial used this bottle. The studies cannot be assumed to apply to it.
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What can be said about maca, astragalus and cayenne extract?
Very little, from our sources. We found no NIH, NCCIH or Sloan Kettering page in our set for maca root extract, astragalus root or cayenne extract in relation to blood sugar or diabetes medicines.
That gap is the honest answer. It is not a sign that these plants do nothing or that they are risky. It means a reader has no source here to weigh them against, and the label prints no amount to weigh.
Plants can still interact with medicines. NCCIH tells people not to assume a natural product is safe (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely). The way to cover a name with no source is to ask a pharmacist, who can check it against your medicines.
Safety06
Who should ask a pharmacist before using plant extracts like these?
Anyone who takes blood pressure medicine, a blood thinner or diabetes medicine, who is pregnant or nursing, or who has kidney or heart disease should ask first. Coleus and ginseng carry the cautions in our set.
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement (MedlinePlus, Metformin). Only blood tests diagnose diabetes or prediabetes (NIDDK, Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis). Severe low blood sugar, fainting or a seizure is an emergency: call 911 (Mayo Clinic, Hypoglycemia).
Read the proprietary blend page for the hidden split and the amino acids page for the other half of the list. Packs are on the pricing page; confirm the price, shipping and guarantee at checkout.
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Plant extract questions people ask
What is coleus forskohlii?
Coleus forskohlii is a plant whose root is the source of forskolin. It appears in the Glyco Reset blend with no amount printed. Sloan Kettering says clinical studies showing its safety and effectiveness are lacking, and it lists blood pressure and blood thinner cautions.
Is ginseng root extract in Glyco Reset?
Yes. The label lists Ginseng Root Extract with no amount and no species. NCCIH says research on Asian ginseng and blood sugar in diabetes is inconclusive and conflicting, and that it may bring blood sugar down, so ask your provider first.
Is eleuthero the same as ginseng?
No. Eleuthero is the plant Eleutherococcus senticosus, which is a different plant from Asian ginseng. The label lists both. The NCCIH page we cite covers Asian ginseng only, and we found no source for eleuthero.
What does maca root extract do?
We found no source in our set that says what maca root extract does for blood sugar. It is the first name in the Glyco Reset blend, so by the label's order it is the heaviest, but the amount is not printed.
Does Glyco Reset contain cayenne?
Yes. The label lists Cayenne Pepper Fruit Extract inside the 200 mg blend with no amount. We found no source linking cayenne extract to blood sugar. The label makes no heat or metabolism claim, and neither do we.
Is astragalus root good for blood sugar?
We found no source in our set that supports that claim. Astragalus Root Extract is listed in the blend with no amount. A pharmacist can check it against your medicines. Keep taking prescribed medicine.
Can coleus affect blood pressure medicine?
Sloan Kettering says forskolin can lower blood pressure and may add to blood pressure medicines and blood thinners. The coleus amount in the drops is unknown, so show the full label to a pharmacist before the first dropper.
Are grape seed and grapefruit seed in the blend?
Yes. The label lists Grape Seed Extract and Grapefruit Seed Extract, each with no amount. We found no source on either for blood sugar or medicines. Ask a pharmacist, especially if you take prescription medicine.
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