Suggested Use:

Take 4 capsules (1 serving) daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a physician. For those with a sensitive constitution, take ½ of a serving (2 capsules) at once, twice per day.

Caution: 

Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are contemplating pregnancy, pregnant, nursing, have any medical conditions, or use any medications. For adult use only. Keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. 

Please use caution when taking this product alongside any other supplement or medication that can lower blood sugar levels as this combination may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. 

Please note that use of this product can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) for some individuals. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include, but are not limited to:

Looking pale (pallor)
Shakiness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Sweating
Hunger or nausea
An irregular or fast heartbeat
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling weak and having no energy (fatigue)
Irritability or anxiety
Headache
Tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue or cheek
Damp sheets or nightclothes due to perspiration
Nightmares
Tiredness, irritability or confusion upon waking 1

If you experience any of these symptoms when using this product, please stop using it immediately and contact your healthcare provider. If they determine it’s causing hypoglycemic symptoms, you may need to reduce your serving size, change the time of day you take it, or stop taking it entirely.
 

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