Time-Released Mega Men Diabetic Support
by GNC Mega Men · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 27468
- Serving 2 beige caplets
Time-Released Mega Men Diabetic Support by GNC Mega Men lists 42 ingredients, 42 with an amount per serving of 2 beige caplets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 1,600 IU (40 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 24, 2013.
What is in Time-Released Mega Men Diabetic Support?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 beige caplets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Beta-Carotene, as 50% Vitamin A Acetate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: Vitamin D-3)) | 1,600 IU (40 mcg) | 400% | Higher than 79% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as natural D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 80 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, & Niacin) | 50 mg | 250% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg | 833% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 500% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, & Calcium Ascorbate) | 200 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 100 mg | 25% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 25 mg | 167% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric OxideCopper (Form: as Cupric Oxide) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2 mg | 100% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium ChelateChromium (Form: as hydrolyzed protein Chromium Chelate) | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Inositol | 10 mg | 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Silica | 4 mg | 44% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Hydrolyzed Protein ChelateBoron (Form: as hydrolyzed protein Boron Chelate) | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Blood Glucose Support | no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | 68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Cinnamon bark powder | 25 mg | 89% of 601 products listing cinnamon give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Bitter Melon powder | 50 mg | 69% of 273 products listing bitter melon give more (median 125 mg). | |
| Fenugreek seed powder | 50 mg | 86% of 628 products listing fenugreek give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Gymnema sylvestre Extract | 25 mg | 91% of 444 products listing gymnema give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Sodium MetavanadateVanadium (Form: as Sodium Metavanadate) | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Circulatory and Cardio Health Blend | no amount given | ||
| Ginkgo biloba leaf powder | 10 mg | 91% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg). | |
| L-Arginine | 25 mg | 91% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 10 mg | 2%* | 80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Eye Health Support | no amount given | ||
| Lutemax 2020 Lutein | 3 mg | 44% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin IsomersZeaxanthin (Form: as Zeaxanthin Isomers) | 600 mcg | 60% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Hyaluronic Acidas Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (Form: as Sodium Hyaluronate) | 2 mg | 94% of 900 products listing hyaluronic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Antioxidant Rejuvenation Blend | no amount given | ||
| Astaxanthin | 50 mcg | 80% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 950 mcg | 64% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Muscle Support Blend | no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | 80 mg | 91% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). | |
| L-Carnitine | 10 mg | 95% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| L-Leucine | 10 mg | 99% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 27468 (entered December 24, 2013), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 89% of the 601 products that print an amount of cinnamon list more than its 25 mg of cinnamon (median 200 mg).
- 86% of the 628 products that print an amount of fenugreek list more than its 50 mg of fenugreek (median 300 mg).
- 91% of the 444 products that print an amount of gymnema list more than its 25 mg of gymnema (median 200 mg).
- 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
- 91% of the 1,339 products that print an amount of ginkgo list more than its 10 mg of ginkgo (median 60 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Timed-Released Women's Ultra Mega Diabetic SupportGNC Women's Ultra Mega same ingredients
- Diabetic SupportGNC Mega Men · off the market 41 shared, 98% alike
- Multivitamin Diabetic SupportGNC Women's 39 shared, 84% alike
- Diabetic SupportGNC Women's Ultra Mega 38 shared, 81% alike
- Eye HealthGNC Women's Ultra Mega 34 shared, 70% alike
- Multivitamin ActiveGNC Women's 33 shared, 68% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- To ensure a complete nutritional program, take daily with these GNC products: - Coenzyme Q-10 100 - Turmeric - SuperFoods Whole Foods Blend - TriFlex(TM)
- DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, for optimal health benefits take contents of one packet daily with food.
- Warnings
- CONTAINS: Fish and Soybeans.
- WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Artificial Colors, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Dairy, Yeast Free.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 27468.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Caramel color, Ethyl Vanillin.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Lutemax(TM) 2020 LUTEIN & ZEAXANTHIN.
How many labels does Time-Released Mega Men Diabetic Support have?
One label is on file, entered on December 24, 2013.
- Label 27468 (current) Entered December 24, 2013 · on the market · 30 packs
DSLD also links this label to: Blood Glucose Support (bundle set), Concentrated Mini Fish Oil (bundle set), Circulation & Metabolism Support (bundle set).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Mega Men products.