Diabenil

Thorne Diabenil is a comprehensive botanical and nutrient blend formulated to support healthy blood sugar levels while helping to protect nerves, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Key ingredients include Gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, bilberry flavonoids, quercetin phytosome, lipoic acid, chromium picolinate, and vanadyl sulfate.

Diabenil contains a comprehensive blend of botanicals and nutrients to support healthy blood sugar levels and help protect nerves, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys.* Gymnema sylvestre supports already normal blood sugar levels.* Momordica charantia (bitter melon) appears to enhance glucose utilization and depress glucose synthesis in the liver.* Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) contains flavonoids that appear to support ocular tissue.* These flavonoids and quercetin strengthen blood vessels and help maintain healthy connective tissues.* Quercetin – in a Thorne-exclusive phytosome for optimal absorption – also inhibits the conversion of glucose to sorbitol, which can otherwise accumulate in the lens of the eye and in the kidneys and nerves.* Lipoic acid can significantly reduce lipid peroxidation of nerve tissue.* Chromium picolinate and vanadyl sulfate are included to help maintain already normal hemoglobin A1C levels.*

Gymnema sylvestre, a plant native to India, has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years. Its effect on supporting blood glucose levels has been widely studied since the 1930s.* It can also help maintain already normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.*

Momordica charantia (bitter melon) is a botanical commonly grown in China, India, and Africa. Its active ingredients include charantin and a substance known as p-insulin (plant insulin), which resembles bovine insulin in its structure and function.*

In supporting eye health, the anthocyanoside flavonoids in Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) are particularly supportive of retina health.*

Lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant in both water-soluble and fat-soluble mediums.* Like quercetin, lipoic acid has been shown to inhibit the conversion of glucose to sorbitol.*

Suggested Use:

Take 2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Warnings:

ALLERGY WARNING

This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

PREGNANCY

If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.

How Thorne Diabenil Fits a Wellness Routine

• Comprehensive blood sugar support: Gymnema sylvestre and bitter melon work together to support already-normal blood sugar levels and healthy glucose utilization as part of a balanced daily routine.
• Vascular and connective tissue care: Bilberry flavonoids and quercetin help strengthen blood vessels and maintain healthy connective tissues, making this a thoughtful addition for those prioritizing circulatory wellness.
• Ocular and kidney tissue support: Quercetin—delivered via a Thorne-exclusive phytosome for optimal absorption—helps inhibit the conversion of glucose to sorbitol, which can otherwise accumulate in the lens of the eye and in the kidneys.
• Nerve tissue protection: Lipoic acid is included to support healthy nerve tissue by helping to reduce lipid peroxidation, complementing the formula's broad protective focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Thorne Diabenil different from a standard blood sugar supplement?

Diabenil combines multiple botanicals—Gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, and bilberry—with targeted nutrients like lipoic acid, chromium picolinate, and a Thorne-exclusive quercetin phytosome for enhanced absorption. This multi-ingredient approach is designed to support healthy blood sugar levels alongside nerve, vascular, ocular, and kidney tissue.

Is Thorne Diabenil formulated to support hemoglobin A1C levels?

Yes, chromium picolinate and vanadyl sulfate are included in the formula specifically to help maintain already-normal hemoglobin A1C levels as part of an overall wellness routine.

Who is Thorne Diabenil intended for?

Diabenil is designed for adults looking to support healthy blood sugar levels and promote the wellbeing of related tissues—including nerves, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys—through a research-informed botanical and nutrient blend. As with any supplement, consulting a healthcare professional before use is recommended.