Special edition: Blood sugar management
Phase 2
Next up is Pharmachem’s Phase 2 Carb Controller, derived from white kidney beans. The company got the thumbs up from Canada’s Natural Health Products Directorate last year for two health claims for the ingredient, one of which focuses on glucose metabolism: “At 4-6 capsules (2000-3000 mg) per day: Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism following a carbohydrate rich meal.”
Ryan Ramdeo, regulatory affairs associate for the company, said: “[T]he glucose metabolism claim emphasizes a ‘carbohydrate-rich meal’ which is valuable information to consumers as it reflects the true efficacy of Phase 2 and its intended use.”