Lamberts Multi-Guard Sugar Control is a multivitamin and mineral food supplement with cinnamon, in a pack of 120 tablets. Two tablets provide 200µg of chromium, which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, alongside 15mg of zinc, 300mg of magnesium, B vitamins and 2000mg of cinnamon bark. It pairs chromium and zinc with a broad vitamin and mineral profile in one formula.

Key Features

• Chromium: 2 tablets provide 200µg (500% NRV). Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
• Zinc: 15mg per 2 tablets (150% NRV). Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.
• Cinnamon bark: each daily dose contains 2000mg of cinnamon bark, provided as 80mg of a 25:1 extract.
• B vitamins and magnesium: thiamin (25mg), niacin (50mg NE), vitamin B6 as P5P (10mg) and magnesium (300mg) each contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Suitable for vegetarians: the manufacturer states the tablets exclude wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk and milk products, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.

Is Lamberts Multi-Guard Sugar Control a treatment for blood sugar problems?

Lamberts classes it as a food supplement. The blood-sugar-related claim that applies to its nutrients is that chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. The pack states it is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How long does a pack of 120 tablets last?

The directions are 2 tablets a day, so one pack of 120 tablets lasts 60 days.

Does Multi-Guard Sugar Control contain iron?

Yes. Two tablets provide 14mg of iron, which is 100% of the NRV. The pack warns that iron, if taken in excess, may be harmful to very young children, so keep the tablets out of their sight and reach.

• Vegetarian

Typically per 2 tablets:

Tableted with: Bulking agent (cellulose), tablet coating (glazing agents: polydextrose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and calcium carbonate, colours: iron oxides), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate), humectant (crosslinked cellulose gum).

Additional information: An oval, orange/brown tablet. Suitable for vegetarians. Excludes wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk and milk products, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.

Adults take 2 tablets daily, preferably one with breakfast and one with either lunch or dinner, or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Please read the following before taking this supplement:

• Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Contains iron, which if taken in excess may be harmful to very young children. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
• Food supplements should not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Contains magnesium, which may cause mild stomach upset in sensitive individuals. Reducing the dose, or dividing it throughout the day, may help. The manufacturer lists no other side effects for this product.