Manufactured in an undisclosed location with no mention of certification, VirMAX Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula was a product that made us wary about writing a review. As you may know, transparency is one of the most important factors when considering a supplement, or indeed, any product. You want to know as much as you can about what you are buying to be sure it’s worth your investment. Since VirMAX wasn’t so forthcoming with details, we had to do some digging and deep research to get our answers.
As mentioned in the preview, Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula is listed among the male products on VirMax. In fact, aside from this product, they only have male products. Their “About Page” states that their products aim to enhance the sexual experience. They claim to base their products on Nobel Prize-Winning discoveries of blood flow. We’d like to see what discovery they’re basing their products off of and a few clinical studies to support the finished product. Does this manufacturer really know the key to a blood sugar supplement? Like us, you may be asking:
Is VirMAX Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula Effective?
This product does have some redeeming qualities when it comes to considering the ingredient list. It has 4 of the ingredients that we named “must-haves” and a few other beneficial ingredients. Let’s start with the ingredients we were looking for.
This product contains Chromium in two patented forms, Chromax® which is Chromium Picolinate, and ChromeMate® which is Chromium Polynicotinate. Patented ingredients generally indicate high quality products. Chromium is important because it helps insulin to function and can be deficient in individuals with high blood sugar. However, most studies have been conducted on Chromium Picolinate.
Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula also contains Magnesium for supplementing deficiencies and aiding in blood sugar regulation, and Berberine HCL for regulating metabolism and decreasing insulin resistance as well as Cinnamon extract for balancing fasting blood sugar. The choice of Cinnamon extract over Cinnamon powder for increased safety is a choice that we appreciate. Cinnamon powder contains coumarins which are toxic at high dosages like those often used in supplements. Conversely, cinnamon extract has been studied and deemed safe for supplementation. This is definitely a good start. What else makes up this formula?
The remaining active ingredients include Vitamin D3 and Bitter Melon for reducing insulin resistance. Furthermore, Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula utilizes Green Coffee extract, and Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester, in the form of Capolis®, which have been linked to lowering blood sugar, probably due to antioxidant content. Lastly, Turmeric is mainly known for its anti-inflammatory effects but it also hosts blood sugar stabilizing abilities.
Now for the things we didn’t want to see in the ingredients. We believe that supplements should contain the ingredient you want and no additives. These include fillers, binders, and preservatives. Additives can cheapen a product because they are often not pure and have not been tested for quality. Fillers can also cause side effects. If an ingredient doesn’t offer any benefit, it’s not worth risking a side effect.
We always look for testimonials to give us some real life information about a product. This product may not have a 100% money-back guarantee but it does have happy customers. Most of the reviews that we found were positive and this product has effectively helped lower the blood sugar of some people. Of course, supplements affect all people differently and there were some people who did not reap the benefits they were hoping for.
Is Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula Safe?
This product is likely safe though there are a few things that deserve a mention:
- High doses of curcumin (a compound in Turmeric) can cause nausea, indigestion, or diarrhea when taken regularly.
- Green Coffee extract does contain caffeine. If you are one of the rare people with a caffeine allergy or if you are sensitive to caffeine, you should be aware before purchasing this product.
As with any new supplement or diet introduced into your daily life, we always advise talking to your doctor about possible interaction with any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Supplements work differently for everyone and the effects vary so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional.
Summary
VirMAX Blood Sugar Stabilization Formula, which is likely made in Croatia, lacked the transparency that we like to see in products. The manufacturer’s website provided few details and mainly produces male enhancement products. Nevertheless, there is a pretty good list of active ingredients in this product; it even has 3 patented ingredients. We would have liked to see some certifications on quality and purity but there were none to be found. Though it may cause uncomfortable side effects, the majority of reviews were positive. In conclusion, this product falls short for several reasons, but all in all, seems to be a decent product.
