Safety check
Sugar Reset Side Effects: Is It Safe and Who Should Check First?
Sugar Reset side effects have not been reported in any study of the product, so the possible risks come from its ingredients. The ones to know are caffeine from guarana and green tea, a licorice compound that can raise blood pressure, possible lows when taken with diabetes drugs, rare liver injury linked to green tea extract, and xylitol, which is dangerous to dogs. Ask a physician first if the label cautions apply to you.
Written by the Sugar Reset editorial team · Medically reviewed by Michelle Roy, RD, CDCES, Registered dietitianReviewed · Updated · 6 min read
Key facts
- No study of Sugar Reset itself reports side effects, so no side effect rate exists.
- Label caution: pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and anyone with a known medical condition should consult a physician first.
- Guarana and green tea carry caffeine. The caffeine amount is not printed.
- A licorice compound sits 18th in the blend, at most about 11 mg a serving. Licorice compounds can raise blood pressure.
- Chromium and L-arginine may add to the effect of insulin and diabetes pills. A reading below 70 mg/dL with symptoms needs treatment right away.
- Contains xylitol, which is dangerous to dogs. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Not FDA approved.
Is Sugar Reset safe to take?
Nobody can give a firm yes or no. The drops have not been tested, so there is no list of side effects from a trial. What we can do is look at what is in the bottle, ingredient by ingredient, and say what each one is known to do.
Most of the amounts are small. Across 22 blend ingredients that share 200 mg, the average is about 9 mg each. Small is not zero. Caffeine adds up with your coffee, licorice compounds can matter even in small amounts for some people, and any blood sugar effect stacks on top of diabetes medicine.
The common complaints with this kind of formula are the ordinary ones: jitters, poor sleep, an upset stomach or a headache. The rarer ones are serious enough to know by name.
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Which ingredients can cause side effects?
| Ingredient | Most per serving | What it can cause |
|---|---|---|
| Guarana (3rd) | About 67 mg of extract; caffeine not printed | Nausea and insomnia; high doses linked to heart rhythm changes and high blood pressure (MSKCC, Guarana) |
| Green tea extract (7th) | About 29 mg | Nausea and belly discomfort; rare liver injury (NCCIH, Green tea) (LiverTox, Green tea) |
| Licorice compound (18th) | About 11 mg | High blood pressure and heart rhythm problems (NCCIH, Licorice) |
| Panax ginseng aerial (12th) | About 17 mg | Insomnia is the most common effect; may affect clotting (NCCIH, Asian ginseng) |
| Gymnema (8th) | 25 mg | Possible rare liver injury (LiverTox, Gymnema) |
| Capsicum (10th) and coleus forskohlii (9th) | About 20 mg and about 22 mg | Stomach irritation and loose stools (MSKCC, Cayenne) (NIH ODS, Weight loss supplements) |
| L-arginine (16th) | Not printed | May lower blood pressure and blood sugar (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Chromium (own line) | 0.7 mcg | May add to diabetes medicines (NIH ODS, Chromium) |
| Xylitol (other ingredient) | Not published | Dangerous to dogs (FDA, Xylitol and dogs) |
The FDA says 400 mg of caffeine a day is not generally linked to harm in most healthy adults, though sensitivity varies (FDA, Caffeine). Count the drops as one more caffeine source.
Who should ask a doctor first?
The label names three groups. Beyond them, a few common situations deserve a call.
| Group | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pregnant or nursing mothers | Large amounts of licorice in pregnancy are unsafe, and oral Asian ginseng in pregnancy may be unsafe. The blend holds both a licorice compound and ginseng (NCCIH, Licorice) (NCCIH, Asian ginseng) |
| Children under 18 | Guarana and green tea add caffeine in an amount that is not printed. Keep out of reach of children |
| Anyone with a known medical condition | Diabetes itself counts. Some supplement ingredients can add to diabetes medicines and cause lows (ADA, Vitamins and supplements) |
| High blood pressure, heart, kidney or liver problems | The licorice compound and caffeine can raise blood pressure, and green tea extract is a rare cause of liver injury |
| People who avoid caffeine | Guarana and green tea are both in the blend |
Which medicines may interact with its ingredients?
| If you take | Ingredient | Possible problem |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin, sulfonylureas or meglitinides | Chromium, L-arginine | Added glucose-lowering effect, so lows are possible (NIH ODS, Chromium) (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Blood thinners such as warfarin | Guarana | Higher bleeding risk (MSKCC, Guarana) |
| Nitrates or sildenafil | L-arginine | Blood pressure may drop too low (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Digoxin | Eleuthero | Raised or falsely high digoxin levels |
| Some statins and beta blockers | Green tea | Lower drug levels, for example with nadolol or atorvastatin (NCCIH, Green tea) |
For many people with diabetes, a low is a reading below 70 mg/dL, with shakiness, hunger, dizziness or confusion. Treat it right away (NIDDK, Hypoglycemia). Never change a diabetes medicine on your own.
Which warning signs mean you should stop?
- Dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, belly pain. Green tea extract liver injury usually starts 1 to 6 months after a product is begun (LiverTox, Green tea). Stop and call a clinician the same day.
- A racing or irregular heartbeat. Caffeine can cause palpitations. Seek care if it does not settle.
- Shaky, sweaty or confused. Check your glucose if you can, treat a low first, then call your care team before the next dose.
- Jitters, poor sleep or an upset stomach. Drop to 1 dropper, take it in the morning or stop.
Call emergency services for chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing. Keep the bottle and show the label to whoever treats you, since it lists every ingredient even without amounts.
Is it safe around pets and children?
For dogs, no. Xylitol can cause a fast, dangerous drop in a dog's blood sugar, sometimes within 10 to 60 minutes, with vomiting, weakness or seizures. Call a vet right away if a dog gets into the bottle (FDA, Xylitol and dogs).
For children, the label says to keep the product out of reach. Store it in a cool, dry place with the cap tight, and do not use a bottle whose safety seal is damaged or missing.
Is Sugar Reset good for you?
There is no proof of that either. It has a small dose, a mixed list of ingredients and no study. Whether it is a good choice for you depends on your health, your medicines and your goals, and your clinician is the right person to weigh it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sugar Reset safe?
No study reports its side effects, so safety is judged from its ingredients. Caffeine, a licorice compound, interactions with diabetes medicines and rare liver injury from green tea extract are the main points. Ask a physician first if the label's cautions apply to you.
What are the side effects of Sugar Reset?
None are measured for the product. The likely ones, based on ingredients, are jitters, poor sleep, nausea or an upset stomach. Rarer risks include higher blood pressure from licorice compounds, lows with diabetes medicines and liver injury linked to green tea extract.
Can Sugar Reset cause low blood sugar?
It could if you take insulin, a sulfonylurea or a meglitinide, because chromium and L-arginine may add to those medicines. Watch for readings below 70 mg/dL with shakiness or confusion, and tell your clinician before you start.
Is Sugar Reset safe with blood pressure medicine?
Check with your clinician or pharmacist. The licorice compound and caffeine may push blood pressure up, while L-arginine may add to blood pressure drugs. The amounts are small but not printed.
Is Sugar Reset toxic to dogs?
It can be. The drops contain xylitol, which can cause a fast, dangerous drop in a dog's blood sugar. Keep the bottle closed and out of reach, and call a veterinarian right away if a dog gets into it.
Can I take Sugar Reset every day?
The label describes 1 or 2 droppers daily. There is no long-term safety data, so ask your clinician before taking it for months, especially with heart, kidney or liver conditions.
Our view
Our view is that safety is a question of fit, not a label on the bottle. For some healthy adults the small amounts may cause nothing at all. For people with a medical condition, medicines to match or caffeine sensitivity, the same bottle needs a doctor's eye first.
Read the label, start at the low end of the dose if you try it, and stop at the first sign of trouble. Sugar Reset is not FDA approved, it is not a treatment for any disease, and it should never replace a prescribed medicine.
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