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2021
March
Mega Men Diabetic Support by GNC Review
Mega Men Diabetic Support is a multivitamin manufactured by GNC. It ranks 36 out of 52 multivitamins and earned an overall thumbs-down recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-down
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down recommendation. This recommendation is based on the criteria listed below. To earn an overall thumbs-up recommendation, a product must earn a thumbs-up in at least four of the seven areas below. Click on a graded area for an in-depth analysis.
| Graded Area | Thumb Up or Down |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | |
| Ingredients | |
| Ingredient Dosing | |
| Claims | |
| Research Rating | |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | |
| Ranking Within Category | |
| Overall Recommendation |
Vote Statistics
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| 1 to 5 Star Rating Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 3 votes |
| Overall Average | 3.67 stars |
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Comparison Votes Visitors can also vote on which product works better on comparison pages. Comparison pages are a side-by-side analysis between two supplement products. The votes below illustrate whether visitors prefer Mega Men Diabetic Support, or the products listed in the table below. The number next to the thumb up is how many votes Mega Men Diabetic Support won; the number next to the thumb down is how many votes it lost to the other product.
There have been no comparison votes cast for Mega Men Diabetic Support.
Table of Contents
Mega Men Diabetic Support Simple Report
Mega Men Diabetic Support Detailed Report
The detailed report provides an in-depth analysis of the product's rating. In addition to showing ratings for each area, this report also provides the required criteria for a thumbs-up in each section.
Effectiveness Rating
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.59. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Mega Men Diabetic Support is made up of a mix of both high and low-quality ingredients and may lead to some positive results.
This category illustrates how well a product works based on what the research says about its ingredients. Researchers conduct studies on supplement ingredients to gauge effectiveness. The database grades products on how effective their ingredients are. The effectiveness rating of supplement products is evaluated on a 3 point scale: 3.0 is the most effective, 1.0 is the least effective.
Ingredients
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 0% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients. A product must contain at least 75% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category rates a product's ingredient makeup. A product should contain mostly extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients with little or no ineffective ones. The database categorizes ingredients as extremely, moderately, or ineffective based on conclusions from research articles.
Mega Men Diabetic Support contains:
- ineffective ingredients: 1
- unrated ingredients: 12 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 42
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Folic Acid 400mcg | 3 out of 3 |
| Biotin 300mcg | 3 out of 3 |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid 25mg | 3 out of 3 |
| Hyaluronic Acid 2mg | 2.5 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 50mg | 2.3 out of 3 |
| Selenium 200mcg | 2 out of 3 |
| Glutamine 80mg | 1.9 out of 3 |
| Zinc 25mg | 1.8 out of 3 |
| Astaxanthin 50mcg | 1.7 out of 3 |
| Vitamin D3 40mcg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Magnesium 100mg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Fenugreek 50mg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Arginine 25mg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Leucine 10mg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B6 50mg | 1.5 out of 3 |
| Vitamin E 20.1mg | 1.4 out of 3 |
| Chromium 200mcg | 1.4 out of 3 |
| Vitamin C 300mcg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Calcium 200mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Boron 2mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Choline Bitartrate 10mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Cinnamon 25mg | 1.1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin K 80mcg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Niacin 50mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B12 50mcg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 50mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vanadyl Sulfate 10mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Ginkgo Biloba 10mg | 1 out of 3 |
| L-Carnitine 10mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin A* | not rated |
| Iodine* | not rated |
| Copper* | not rated |
| Manganese* | not rated |
| Molybdenum* | not rated |
| Inositol* | not rated |
| Silicon Dioxide* | not rated |
| Bitter Melon* | not rated |
| Gymnema Sylvestre* | not rated |
| Lutein* | not rated |
| Zeaxanthin* | not rated |
| Lycopene* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.59 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of March 29, 2021.
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Ingredient Dosing
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down in this category because 22% of its ingredients are dosed within the effective range. Seventy-five (75)% of product's ingredients must be dosed within the effective range to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category compares a product's ingredient dosing to effective doses found in research articles and doses used in other products. When researchers study the efficacy of supplement ingredients, they use specific doses. Manufacturers should create products with ingredient doses that fall within established effective ranges.
Mega Men Diabetic Support Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Mega Men Diabetic Support to amounts used in research articles. The first column contains the name of the ingredient as well as the amount. The second column contains the range of effective doses for that ingredient. Note: not all ingredients in the database contain dosing information; only ingredients with scientific dosing information are included in this analysis.
A green checkmark is shown if the ingredient amount falls within the effective range.
A down arrow is shown if an ingredient amount is lower than the effective range.
| Ingredient & Amount | Effective Range |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 40mcg | 80mcg |
| Vitamin B6 50mg | 20mg |
| Chromium 0.2mg | 0.2mg - 1mg |
| Boron 2mg | 10mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid 0.025g | 1.2g - 1.8g |
| Cinnamon 0.025g | 3g |
| Arginine 25mg | 500mg |
| Hyaluronic Acid 2mg | 48mg - 200mg |
| Leucine 0.01g | 3.42g |
Mega Men Diabetic Support Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Mega Men Diabetic Support to amounts used in other products. The first column displays the ingredient and amount. The second column displays the average amount of the ingredient found across all products in the database. The final column displays the range found across all products in the database.
An orange up or down arrow is shown if the ingredient amount is higher or lower than the average.
An equal sign is shown if the ingredient amount is equal to the average.
| Ingredient & Amount | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A 2.25mg | 10.11mg | 0.01mg - 720mg |
| Vitamin C 0g | 0.58g | 0g - 250g |
| Vitamin D3 0.04mg | 2.07mg | 0mg - 268mg |
| Vitamin E 20.1mg | 41.79mg | 0mg - 720mg |
| Vitamin K 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 0.01mg - 1mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 50mg | 11.65mg | 0mg - 250mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50mg | 7.26mg | 0.12mg - 100mg |
| Niacin 50mg | 26.36mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Vitamin B6 0.05g | 0.02g | 0g - 1.7g |
| Folic Acid 0.4mg | 0.91mg | 0.02mg - 100mg |
| Vitamin B12 0g | 0.02g | 0g - 15g |
| Biotin 0.3mg | 8.48mg | 0mg - 333mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 50mg | 23.67mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Calcium 0.2g | 0.11g | 0g - 4g |
| Iodine 0.15mg | 1.98mg | 0.01mg - 100mg |
| Magnesium 0.1g | 0.12g | 0g - 1g |
| Zinc 0.03g | 0.03g | 0g - 3.12g |
| Selenium 200mcg | 90mcg | 0mcg - 400mcg |
| Copper 2mg | 1.35mg | 0mg - 4mg |
| Manganese 2mg | 2.24mg | 0.32mg - 15mg |
| Chromium 0.2mg | 1.83mg | 0mg - 200mg |
| Molybdenum 75mcg | 40mcg | 0mcg - 80mcg |
| Inositol 0.01g | 0.34g | 0g - 2g |
| Silicon Dioxide 4mg | 83.6mg | 2mg - 804mg |
| Boron 2mg | 30.53mg | 0mg - 200mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid 0.03g | 0.11g | 0g - 1g |
| Cinnamon 25mg | 175.68mg | 5mg - 800mg |
| Bitter Melon 0.05g | 0.32g | 0.01g - 1g |
| Fenugreek 0.05g | 0.39g | 0.01g - 1.1g |
| Gymnema Sylvestre 25mg | 120.67mg | 25mg - 350mg |
| Vanadyl Sulfate 10mg | 91.99mg | 0.01mg - 750mg |
| Ginkgo Biloba 10mg | 98.93mg | 2.7mg - 300mg |
| Arginine 0.03g | 1.08g | 0.01g - 7.26g |
| Choline Bitartrate 0.01g | 0.47g | 0g - 2.5g |
| Lutein 3mg | 14.78mg | 0.01mg - 200mg |
| Zeaxanthin 0.6mg | 3.06mg | 0.13mg - 26mg |
| Hyaluronic Acid 2mg | 88.7mg | 1mg - 250mg |
| Astaxanthin 0.05mg | 21.45mg | 0.05mg - 250mg |
| Lycopene 0.95mg | 3.14mg | 0.5mg - 14mg |
| Glutamine 0.08g | 2.08g | 0.01g - 10g |
| L-Carnitine 0.01g | 0.73g | 0g - 3g |
| Leucine 0.01g | 2.34g | 0.01g - 8g |
Claims
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down in this category because 49% of its claims are rated as either extremely or moderately effective. Seventy-five (75)% of a product's claims must be rated as extremely or moderately effective to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
The product’s effectiveness rating is an overall picture of how well a product does or doesn't work. Individual studies research an ingredient's effects on certain claims. For example: does creatine monohydrate increase strength, or does beta alanine improve running performance?
The Supplement Database compiles the conclusions of these studies, and based on a product's ingredient makeup, calculates how well a product does on various claims. The claims below are organized by effectiveness (extremely, moderately, ineffective).
Mega Men Diabetic Support is extremely effective at:
Mega Men Diabetic Support is moderately effective at:
- improve glucose control
- decrease protein breakdown
- increase weight loss
- improve cognitive ability
- improve sprint performance
- lower blood pressure
- improve focus
- increase protein synthesis
- improve immune function
- improve sports performance
- improve recovery
- increase testosterone
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve mood
- lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
- decrease body fat
- decrease fatigue
- increase bone density
- increase fat burning
Mega Men Diabetic Support is ineffective at:
- reduce muscle soreness
- reduce muscle damage
- improve cycling performance
- increase levels of growth hormone
- increase muscle mass
- increase strength
- improve insulin sensitivity
- increase DHT (dihydrotestosterone) levels
- lower triglyceride levels
- increase levels of growth hormone releasing hormone
- improve high-intensity interval training (HIIT) performance
- improve memory
- increase satiety
- reduce duration of the common cold
- reduce severity of the common cold
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- improve running performance
- improve swimming performance
- decrease cortisol levels
- improve muscular endurance
- increase energy expenditure
- lower total cholesterol levels
- increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
Research Rating
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 20. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 20 means there is an insufficient amount of research on the product's ingredients to ensure its effectiveness rating is valid.
The research rating is a measure of how much research has been conducted on a product's ingredient makeup. Manufacturers often rely on ingredients without adequate research backing. They may do this to compete with other products that are already using poorly researched ingredients. They may also only use a very small amount of cherry-picked research as a poor justification to use certain ingredients.
The amount of research contained in the database on a product's ingredients determines its research rating. Products with higher ratings are made up of thoroughly researched ingredients.
Nutrition Label and Ingredient Transparency
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-up in this category because its discloses 100% of its ingredient amounts. A product must disclose all ingredient amounts to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Nutrition label transparency refers to how many ingredients are listed with amounts on the product label. Many supplement manufacturers hide ingredient amounts under the guise of great-sounding proprietary blends such as "Maximum Muscular Size Enhancer" or "Anabolic Cell Strength Matrix."
When manufacturers use proprietary blends, they can hide ingredient amounts making it difficult for consumers to know whether a product is effective.
Mega Men Diabetic Support contains:
- total ingredients: 42
- ingredients with amounts listed: 42
- ingredients without amounts listed: 0
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 100%
Product Label
The label below was generated from the information contained in the database about the product's ingredients and amounts. Actual product labels may differ in appearance.
Ranking Within Category
Mega Men Diabetic Support earned a thumbs-down in this category because it ranks 36 out of 52 in the multivitamin category (bottom third). A product must be ranked in the top two-thirds of its category to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Mega Men Diabetic Support ranks 36 out of 52 in the Multivitamins category and 4,390 out of 5,211 in the entire database. The table below lists comparisons with similarly ranked multivitamin. Click on a link for an in-depth comparison between the two.
Mega Men Diabetic Support vs Other GNC Multivitamins
Manufacturers often create multiple products within the same category. These products are sometimes similar but marketed to different consumers with varying prices. The following table allows you to compare Mega Men Diabetic Support against its sister products; products manufactured by GNC within the multivitamins category.
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Summary
| Graded Area | Reason |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | rating is greater or equal to the required 1.5 |
| Ingredients | less than 75% of ingredients are rated as effective |
| Ingredient Dosing | less than 75% of ingredients are dosed properly |
| Claims | less than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | discloses all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the bottom third of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs down in the majority of areas |
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