Risely coach and registered dietitian Elisabeth DiDonato is back again to open up a BIG can of worms: metabolic supplements. Should we take them? Do they really help with T1D? What do we look for? In this conversation, we specifically look at the supplements currently on the market for blood sugar control. Elisabeth breaks down the typical ingredients in popular brands, the difference between liquid or capsule form, the truth about apple cider vinegar, and we even tackle the controversial debate about cinnamon! 

Time Stamps:  

01:59 Elizabeth’s background

03:34 The Purpose of Supplements and Do They Really Help?

08:13 “Supplement Trends Are Like Fashion”

09:17 What is Metabolic Health?

09:58 Who are the Supplement Brands Mostly Targeting?

11:41 The Ingredients in Blood Sugar Supplements

16:00 Apple Cider Vinegar

16:54 Liquid or Capsule?

19:00 Cinnamon

21:60 Supplements for Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes

25:19 Third-Party Testing and What to Look for in Supplements

29:44 Lauren and Elizabeth’s PSAs

What to do now:

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. Check out the Men’s Health study referenced in today’s episode: The Effect of Cinnamon Supplementation on Hemoglobin A1c in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.