Physician formulated by Prof. Mogher Khamaisi, MD, PhD

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General

Who formulated GlucaCare?#

Prof. Mogher Khamaisi, MD, PhD, an endocrinologist and Head of Internal Medicine Department D at Rambam Health Care Campus.

Can I take more than one product?#

The line is designed to be combined. Check the per-product warnings and speak with your physician, particularly about total vitamin B6 and zinc from all sources.

Do these products replace my medication?#

No. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Does not replace medical diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up by your treating physician.

Should I talk to my doctor first?#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.

Are the capsules vegetarian?#

Nerve, Renal and Vision use vegan hypromellose capsules. Cardio is a gelatin softgel and contains fish. Circulation is a flavored powder you mix with water.

How should I store them?#

In a cool, dry place, out of reach of children. Do not use if the seal is broken.

Cardio metabolic +

Can I take cardio with blood thinners?#

Omega-3 above 1 g a day may add to the effect of blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs. CoQ10 may affect warfarin. Consult your physician if you take any anticoagulant.

Why take it with a fatty meal?#

Omega-3s and CoQ10 are fat-soluble; dietary fat helps their absorption.

What does 50/20 mean?#

The fish oil is concentrated to about 50% EPA and 20% DHA, so 1,500 mg of oil provides 750 mg EPA and 300 mg DHA.

Can I split the dose?#

Yes. The two softgels may be taken together or divided between two meals.

Does it contain allergens?#

Yes. Contains: fish. The softgel is made of gelatin, glycerin and purified water, with mixed tocopherols.

General precautions#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.

Nerve & magnesium +

Can I take nerve with diabetes medication?#

Alpha-lipoic acid may lower blood glucose. If you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication, monitor glucose closely and consult your physician before use.

Why methylcobalamin?#

It is an active coenzyme form of vitamin B12.

What is benfotiamine?#

A fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine).

Why magnesium citrate?#

It is a well-absorbed organic magnesium salt; 625 mg supplies 100 mg of elemental magnesium.

Is it vegetarian?#

The capsule is hypromellose, a vegan vegetable capsule.

General precautions#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.

Renal nutrient +

Do I need a physician to use renal?#

Individuals with impaired kidney function should use this product only under medical supervision and according to laboratory results, kidney function and current treatment. Total vitamin B6 from all products should stay at or below 12 mg a day.

Why active folate?#

L-5-MTHF is the active methylated form of folate.

How much B6 is too much?#

Renal provides 2 mg. Total vitamin B6 from all products should stay at or below 12 mg a day. Check other supplements you take.

Is it vegetarian?#

The capsule is hypromellose, a vegan vegetable capsule.

General precautions#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.

Vision & retinal +

Does vision replace eye exams or treatment?#

Not a treatment for diabetic retinopathy or any eye disease, and not the AREDS2 formula. Not a substitute for retinal screening or eye treatment. Consult your physician if you take other zinc or copper supplements.

Is this the AREDS2 formula?#

No. It contains lutein and zeaxanthin at amounts studied in research such as AREDS2, but it is a different formula and is not a treatment for diabetic retinopathy or any eye disease.

Why take it with fat?#

Lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E are fat-soluble.

Why both zinc and copper?#

Zinc intake can reduce copper status, so the formula includes a small amount of copper.

Is it vegetarian?#

The capsule is hypromellose, a vegan vegetable capsule.

General precautions#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.

Circulation & nitric oxide +

Who should not take circulation?#

Use under the supervision of a healthcare professional, particularly when taking blood pressure medications, nitrates or other cardiovascular medications. Not advised after a recent heart attack. Needs medical supervision in advanced kidney disease. May reactivate cold sores in susceptible individuals.

Why two amino acids?#

Arginine is the direct precursor of nitric oxide; citrulline is converted to arginine in the body.

How long does a tub last?#

30 scoops at 1 a day: 30 days.

What else is in the powder?#

Natural flavor, citric acid, malic acid, stevia or monk fruit, and silicon dioxide or rice hull concentrate.

General precautions#

Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.