Blackstone Labs GlycoLog (Glucose Disposal Agent) 180 Capsules
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Description
What is Blackstone Labs GlycoLog?
Blackstone Labs GlycoLog is a non-hormonal glucose disposal agent (GDA) and nutrient partitioner that combines 1,000 mg gymnema sylvestre, 500 mg bitter melon, 300 mg Super Berberine, 250 mg cinnamon bark extract, 150 mg sodium R-lipoate, 300 mcg chromium and 5 mg BioPerine in every 3-capsule serving. It is made for lifters and athletes who eat a high-carb diet and want those carbs driven into muscle glycogen for pumps, fullness and recovery instead of being stored as fat.† Each bottle holds 180 capsules, a 30-day supply at two servings per day, and costs $49.99 at Tiger Fitness, about $1.67 per day. GlycoLog is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 42 verified buyers.
GlycoLog at a glance
| Brand | Blackstone Labs |
| Category | Glucose disposal agent / nutrient partitioner (non-hormonal, stimulant-free) |
| Active ingredients per serving | Gymnema leaf extract 1 g, bitter melon 500 mg, Super Berberine 300 mg, cinnamon bark extract 250 mg, sodium R-lipoate 150 mg, chromium 300 mcg, BioPerine 5 mg |
| Serving size | 3 capsules (60 servings per bottle) |
| Daily dose | 3 capsules with each of your two highest-carb meals (6 capsules per day), 30-day supply |
| Stimulant content | None, 0 mg caffeine |
| Price | $49.99 (about $1.67 per day) |
| Who it is for | Adults 18+ on a high-carb bulk, carb cycling, or a recomp who want better carb use; both men and women |
| Shipping | Free on continental US orders over $99; ships same day from Loveland, Ohio |
How GlycoLog works
When you eat carbohydrates, your blood glucose rises and your pancreas releases insulin to shuttle that glucose into cells. Where it goes depends on how sensitive your muscle cells are compared with your fat cells. GlycoLog is built to tilt that balance toward muscle. Its ingredients work on several points of the pathway at once: berberine and sodium R-lipoate activate AMPK and increase GLUT4 transporters on muscle cells so they pull in more glucose; cinnamon bark polyphenols act as insulin mimetics; gymnemic acids and bitter melon reduce how much sugar is absorbed and support healthy insulin response; and chromium polynicotinate helps insulin signal more efficiently.†
The practical result is that a big carb meal is more likely to end up as muscle glycogen, which means fuller muscles, better pumps, and more fuel for the next session, with less spillover into fat storage. Taken before a pre-workout or post-workout carb meal, it also supports a stable energy curve instead of a spike and crash.†
- Super Berberine (berberine-cyclodextrin complex): a complexed form designed to improve the notoriously poor oral absorption of plain berberine.†
- Sodium R-lipoate: the stabilized sodium salt of the active R-isomer of alpha lipoic acid, better absorbed than racemic ALA.†
- Clinically relevant doses: 1 g gymnema, 500 mg bitter melon and 250 mg cinnamon extract per serving, not a sprinkle of each.†
- BioPerine: 5 mg standardized piperine to extend the activity of the other compounds.†
Benefits users report
- Harder, longer-lasting pumps after carb meals†
- Fuller, rounder muscles during a high-carb bulk†
- Less post-meal energy crash and fewer sugar cravings†
- Leaner gains on a surplus, with less fat accumulation around the midsection†
- Faster glycogen refill and recovery after intense training†
- Better results from refeed and cheat meals on a cut†
How to take GlycoLog
Take 3 capsules with a high-carb meal, twice per day. The best two meals are usually your pre-workout meal and your post-workout meal, or whichever two meals carry the most carbohydrate. Take the capsules 10 to 15 minutes before eating, or with the first bites. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours. GlycoLog is non-hormonal and stimulant-free, so it does not need to be cycled and can be used year-round. Most users notice improved pumps within the first week; the body composition effect shows over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use alongside a structured diet. Skip it on very low-carb meals; a GDA has nothing to partition when there are no carbs.
Stacks well with
GlycoLog pairs with any creatine or carbohydrate powder taken around training, since both pull more fuel into the muscle. On a bulk it fits under a hormonal stack such as Blackstone Labs Chosen1 or Abnormal to keep the extra calories going toward muscle. For a stimulant-free pump stack, use it with a pre-workout that contains citrulline or glycerol.
GlycoLog supplement facts
Serving size: 3 capsules. Servings per container: 60.
- Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 300 mcg (250% DV)
- 10:1 Gymnema Leaf Extract (Gymnema sylvestre) (standardized to 25% gymnemic acids) 1 g
- Bitter Melon (standardized to 10% bitters) 500 mg
- Super Berberine (Berberine-Cyclodextrin Complex) 300 mg
- 25:1 Cinnamon Bark Extract (Cinnamomum cassia) (30% polyphenols) 250 mg
- Sodium R-Lipoate 150 mg
- BioPerine (Black Pepper Fruit Extract, standardized to 95% piperine) 5 mg
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.
GlycoLog side effects and warnings
GlycoLog is non-hormonal and contains no stimulants, so it does not require PCT or cycling. Because it is designed to lower post-meal blood glucose, the main caution is for anyone already managing blood sugar: taking it with insulin or oral diabetes medication can push glucose too low. Berberine can also cause mild digestive upset in some users when first starting, and taking it with no carbohydrates can leave you feeling flat or lightheaded.
- Not for use by persons under the age of 18.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, nursing or plan to become pregnant.
- Consult a physician before use if you have diabetes, hypoglycemia, or any medical condition, or if you take any medication, especially blood sugar lowering drugs.
- Take with a carbohydrate-containing meal. Do not take on an empty stomach or with a zero-carb meal.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose of 6 capsules per day.
- Discontinue use and seek medical advice if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, vomiting, shakiness or similar symptoms.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
- California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Blackstone Labs GlycoLog FAQ
What is a glucose disposal agent?
A glucose disposal agent, or GDA, is a supplement taken with carbohydrate meals to increase how much of that glucose ends up in muscle cells as glycogen rather than circulating in the blood or being stored as fat. GlycoLog does this with berberine, gymnema, bitter melon, cinnamon, R-lipoate and chromium.†
Is GlycoLog a hormonal product?
No. GlycoLog contains no DHEA derivatives, prohormones or hormones of any kind. It is a plant extract and mineral formula, so there is no cycle length, no PCT and no restriction for women.
When should I take GlycoLog?
Take 3 capsules right before your two biggest carb meals of the day. For most lifters that is the pre-workout meal and the post-workout meal. It only works when carbs are present, so do not take it with a protein-only or keto meal.
Does GlycoLog contain caffeine?
No. GlycoLog is completely stimulant-free and can be taken late in the evening with a dinner carb meal without affecting sleep.
Can women take GlycoLog?
Yes. GlycoLog is non-hormonal and suitable for adult women who are not pregnant or nursing.
Can I take GlycoLog on a cut?
Yes. Many users save it for refeed days or cheat meals, where it helps a large carb load refill glycogen instead of being stored. On regular low-carb cutting days there is little reason to take it.
How long until I see results from GlycoLog?
Pump and fullness effects are usually noticeable within the first few days of taking it before carb meals. Changes in body composition depend on your diet and typically show over 4 to 8 weeks.
Does GlycoLog need to be cycled?
No. It can be taken continuously. Some users take a short break every 8 to 12 weeks, but it is not required.
Can I take GlycoLog with Chosen1 or Abnormal?
Yes. GlycoLog is a popular add-on to a Blackstone Labs bulking cycle because it helps the extra calories you eat on cycle go toward muscle rather than fat. It does not interact with hormonal products.
Will GlycoLog show up on a drug test?
No. Every ingredient in GlycoLog is a legal, non-banned plant extract or mineral. It is not on the WADA prohibited list.
Where is the cheapest place to buy Blackstone Labs GlycoLog?
Tiger Fitness sells authentic Blackstone Labs GlycoLog for $49.99 with free shipping on continental US orders over $99, free 30-day returns and Tiger Reward Points on every order. Orders ship same day from our warehouse in Loveland, Ohio, and pairing it with a Blackstone Labs cycle or a tub of creatine gets you over the free shipping threshold.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.