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Dr. Whitaker · Botanical with Nutrients supplement

Glucose Essentials

10 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, top 43% by ingredient count. Currently on-market in the U.S.

10
Ingredients
Top 43%
By ingredient count
4
Nutrient categories
On Market by Dr. Whitaker Verify with NIH DSLD → · FDA overview →

Glucose Essentials is a botanical with nutrients supplement by Dr. Whitaker in capsule form, listing 10 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Capsule
Database Entry Date
2019-10-23
Ingredients
10

Supplement Facts (10 Ingredients)

Chromium
Chromium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Indian Kino Tree extract
Indian Kinotree
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Gymnema extract
Gymnema
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Purslane extract
Purslane
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Vanadyl Sulfate
Vanadium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Banaba extract
banaba
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Cellulose
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Gelatin
Gelatin
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Silicon Dioxide
Silicon
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported

How does Glucose Essentials compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the botanical with nutrients category average of 16. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Glucose Essentials10
1 Liver & Organ Quick Detox24
Botanical with Nutrients average16

Glucose Essentials lists 14 ingredients fewer than 1 Liver & Organ Quick Detox. That is 6 below the botanical with nutrients average.

What the Label Data Shows

According to NIH DSLD label rows, Glucose Essentials sits in the top 43% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.

Glucose Essentials is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a botanical with nutrients supplement built from 10 ingredients from Dr. Whitaker, sold in capsule form. These ingredients span 4 nutrient categories, mineral, botanical, other, protein, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Across a broader 10-ingredient formula, 10 of 10 do not carry a reported percentage Daily Value in the source record. That missing field does not establish whether an FDA reference value exists.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2019-10-23. An on-market listing means the product is currently sold in the United States; the DSLD catalogs the label as submitted but does not independently verify the claims or evaluate safety or efficacy.

About the DSLD database

The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Glucose Essentials: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles

Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Glucose Essentials, both outside the Dr. Whitaker brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).

Similar ingredient count

Nearest cross-brand formulas by declared ingredient count (10 here).

EPA/DHA Pro Lemon · Allergy Research Group 10 ing. Krill Oil 500 mg · Puritan's Pride 10 ing. Organic Evening Primrose Oil 500 mg · VitalBulk 10 ing. Joint Health Drink Mix with Fortigel Natural Citrus Berry Flavor · Swanson Ultra 10 ing. Krill Oil 350 mg · 21st Century 10 ing. Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg · Nature's Blend 10 ing. Chromium-GTF · Nature's Sunshine 10 ing. Prolive Olive Leaf Extract with Andrographis · Allergy Research Group 10 ing.

Similar Capsule peers

Nearest same-form formulas from other brands.

Bee's Winter Defense · Y.S. Eco Bee Farms 10 ing. Krill Oil · Viva Labs 10 ing. Omega-3 Plus · Arbonne Essentials 10 ing. Sweet EZE · Slender FX 10 ing. Potassium with Extend-Release Magnesium · Life Extension 10 ing. 8 Hour Time Released Vitamin C 500 mg · Basic Vitamins 10 ing. Bones +K2 · Mt. Angel Vitamins 10 ing. Clinical OPC Heart · Terry Naturally 10 ing.

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

mineral
4
Chromium, Vanadyl Sulfate, Silicon Dioxide, +1 more
botanical
4
Indian Kino Tree extract, Gymnema extract, Purslane extract, +1 more
other
1
Microcrystalline Cellulose
protein
1
Gelatin

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
10
%DV not reported in source

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Glucose Essentials? ▼
Glucose Essentials contains 10 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 43% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 4 categories: mineral, botanical, other, protein.
Who manufactures Glucose Essentials? ▼
Glucose Essentials is currently manufactured by Dr. Whitaker. It is classified as a Botanical with Nutrients supplement in capsule form.
Is Glucose Essentials still available for purchase? ▼
Yes, Glucose Essentials is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Glucose Essentials? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Glucose Essentials? ▼
Glucose Essentials is classified as a "Botanical with Nutrients" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of botanical with nutrients ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice

Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.