| Vanadyl
sulfate |
Lowers
blood sugar |
45-100
mg |
| Lipoic
acid |
Protects
against diabetic neuropathy and lowers blood sugar |
200-600
mg |
| Nicotinamide |
For
new-onset type 1 diabetics only |
25
mg/ kg |
| EPA
(omega-3, fish oil) |
Protects
cardiovascular system |
2000-4000
mg |
| GLA
(omega-6, borage or primrose oil) |
Protects
against diabetic neuropathy |
240-480
mg |
| Gymnema
sylvestra |
Lowers
blood sugar |
400
mg |
| Banaba
leaf |
Lowers
blood sugar |
48
mg |
| Garlic |
Protects
cardiovascular system |
1
clove |
| Bitter
Melon |
Lowers
blood sugar |
2-4
oz |
| Bilberry |
Protects
eyes |
320
mg (standardized) |
| Ginkgo
biloba |
Enhances
circulation, improves memory |
120
mg (standardized) |
| Grapeseed
extract |
Circulatory
disorders |
100-150
mg |
| Pycnogenol |
Facilitates
weight loss |
7-9
caps/ day |