PRODUCT FAQ's

Most commonly asked questions about DCI

The following is for informational purposes only:

 

prescription-bottle-logo.pngMedications and Chiral Balance 600mg D-chiro-inositol.

DCI is not known to interfere with any medications. DCI showed no side effects in clinical trials.

We don't recommend you take it with androgen antagonists.

We offer natural alternatives, so as a rule, it's best not to take two things that are trying to work on the same mechanism of action. 

We always recommend you speak to your doctor before combining any supplement with other drugs.


Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptive pills do not interfere with the function of DCI or vice versa.



two-cartoon-capsules-logo.pngDOSAGE- How should I take my Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol?

In the original studies of D-chiro-inositol (DCI), DCI was administered in the morning before food. For that reason, Chiral Balance recommends this time of day. We also recommend taking Chiral Balance DCI with water, because the supplement is a water-soluble nutrient.

Our recommendation is to take one 600 mg capsule for every 130 pounds of body weight.
 
That is, if you weigh less than 130 pounds, take one capsule per day; otherwise take two capsules per day.

It is important to take Chiral Balance DCI on a regular schedule. If you forget or miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible and resume your regular schedule the next day


Are there any added ingredients to DCI?

No. Each capsule contains 600 mg of pure DCI—no fillers, additives, adjuncts, excipients, or binders. 

Not many people realize a lower dose DCI 50mg capsule has to be filled with a very high percentage of leucine (or a similar type of filler) to make the capsule look full. 


Is it vegan?

Yes. The capsule is made of hypromellose, a vegetable material.


Can I get DCI from diet?

There are few foods that contain DCI. The foods with the highest content of DCI are black wheat, soy-lecithin, carob and specific kinds of lentils. 

Following those are oranges (more concentrated in the skin and pulp and less in the juice), peanuts and beef liver. Finally with a lower content we find buckwheat, farinetta and oats.

HOWEVER: The amount of these foods you would have to eat to get a therapeutic effect is near impossible on an “average” diet.


Why is DCI so expensive?

Because DCI is so rare in nature, it cannot simply be extracted form plants like myo. Our DCI is made by extracting pinitol (another form of inositol) from carob, then converting the pinitol to DCI. This is a difficult process that only a few companies in the word perform.


pregnant-woman-logo-with-love-heart.pngIs D-chiro-inositol safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding?

While the expected risk to the child would be negligible, D-chiro-inositol has never been evaluated in a clinical trial for its use or safety during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It is unknown whether it is safe, and therefore the question of whether to use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding is best made in conjunction with your physician who can help weigh the benefits and risks.


Will I need to take Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol forever?

Whatever benefits you experience from using Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol will continue as long as you use the supplement as a natural part of healthy metabolism. Any symptoms Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol has relieved will likely return if you stop taking the supplement.

I can't swallow pills - Can I empty the capsules into a beverage?

Yes! The powder inside is PURE DCI - no filler or excipients. It will dissolve and not change the efficacy at all.

 

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Most commonly asked questions about Tri Sense

 


Is Tri Sense natural?

Yes, Chiral Balance is all about natural alternatives! Tri Sense is made from 5 natural ingredients:leaf-graphic.png

cinnamon extract
green tea extract
chromium
manganese
vitamin D3

This formula uses only leucine, an essential amino acid, as a flow agent.
There are no other inactive ingredients, besides the vegetable capsule.
No preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors.

What's the recommended dosage for Chiral Balance Tri sense?

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily - WITH  FOOD.
We do not recommend taking any powerful herbal supplements on an empty stomach.

Each bottle contains 30 capsules.
Serving size: 1 capsule.
Servings per bottle: 30

We do not recommend taking more than one Tri Sense a day.


Can I combine Tri Sense with NAC or ALA?

If you need stronger support for disposing of blood sugar, you might try adding NAC or ALA to your regimen.
Either can make a difference in your sugar disposal rates. However, any new addition like those should be used with caution. Driving your blood sugar too low can be unpleasant and even dangerous; known as hypoglycemia.
Talk it through with your health professional, and keep snacks handy!


I'm already taking Manganese - should I add Tri Sense?
 
Chiral Balance Tri Sense contains 2mg of Manganese Citrate.
The National Institute of Health advises against more than 11 milligrams of manganese per day for adults.

If you are getting manganese from other supplements as well, do the math and make sure you are within the recommended range.


coffee-bean-graphic.pngDoes Tri Sense contain caffeine?

Yes. Please be aware that green tea extract contains a small amount of caffeine, approximately 4 milligrams per capsule.
For comparison:
a cup of green tea contains 24-45 milligrams of caffeine;
a cup of brewed coffee contains 100-200 milligrams.


Is Tri Sense safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding?

Tri Sense and many of it's ingredients, have never been evaluated in a clinical trial for its use or safety during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

It is unknown whether it is safe, and therefore the question of whether to use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding is best made in conjunction with your physician who can help weigh the benefits and risks.




 
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Most common questions about Saw Palmetto + Milk Thistle

 

Precautions: pregnancy and breastfeeding

This product contains herbal agents that can act similarly to hormones.
DO NOT USE if breastfeeding or pregnant.

Also, Saw palmetto might slow blood clotting. Taking saw palmetto along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

woman-hair-graphic-with-sparkles.pngIs Saw Palmetto + Milk Thistle natural?


Yes.  
Milk Thistle is flowering herb used as a natural treatment for all kinds of liver problems. It repairs damage while also protecting from further stress.

Saw Palmetto is type of palm tree. Its ripe fruit is used to make herbal remedies.

This formula uses only leucine, an essential amino acid, as a flow agent.
There are no other inactive ingredients, besides the vegetable capsule. No preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors.


Recommended dosage for Chiral Balance Saw Palmetto & Milk Thistle?

As a dietary supplement, we recommend 1 capsule twice daily - with a meal.
If you find 1 a day works best for you then great!
We do not recommend taking any powerful herbal supplements on an empty stomach. If you prefer to take both capsules at the same time that’s fine too.

Each bottle contains 60 capsules.
Recommended: 2 capsules a day.
Servings per bottle: 60


Does Saw Palmetto & Milk Thistle contain caffeine?

No. Any feelings of energy and mental clarity are probably just due to better liver function.

 





 

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Are Chiral Balance Products FDA approved?
Our products are not FDA approved because they are all-natural nutritional supplements. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements.
Instead, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) defines whether or not a product is a nutritional supplement. The DSHEA defines our products as nutritional supplements, and therefore the FDA does not regulate them.