In today’s podcast episode, we are joined by Constance Brown-Riggs, an award-winning registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. Constance shares her extensive knowledge on the effectiveness, dosages, and potential side effects of popular supplements like cinnamon, bitter melon, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, and apple cider vinegar for managing diabetes. She also reveals which supplements to avoid and offers her top multivitamin brand recommendation, providing listeners with practical, evidence-based insights on safely incorporating supplements into their diabetes care regimen.

In This Episode We’ll Cover: 

• The effectiveness of popular supplements like cinnamon, bitter melon, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, and apple cider vinegar for managing diabetes


• The mechanisms of action for these supplements and how they work in the body


• Recommended dosages for each supplement and the importance of starting with a low dose


• Potential side effects of these supplements, including liver damage and gastrointestinal issues


• The importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen


• Specific recommendations for multivitamin brands and why they are favored


• The dangers of taking certain supplements for people with diabetes


• The role of omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium in overall health and diabetes management

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