What is NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance is a daily blood sugar support supplement built around chromium, cassia cinnamon, curcumin, turmeric and alpha-lipoic acid. The four-tablet daily dose supplies 40 µg of chromium, which is 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value, and chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
Each tablet carries 10 µg of chromium from yeast, 350 mg of the NeoLife Botanical Blend and 12.5 mg of alpha-lipoic acid. The blend brings together cinnamon extract from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, curcumin extract from Curcuma longa L. root, and turmeric powder from the same root. The directions place the tablets before the two largest meals of the day, so the routine is tied to eating rather than to a fixed hour.
If you take insulin or any other medicine prescribed to lower blood sugar, read the warnings section on this page and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you start. The pack is made for NeoLife International Ltd, Lagos, by Natural Formulas in Hayward, California, and is registered with NAFDAC under number A7-4071L. Recs-Medix stocks the wider NeoLife nutritional range, from daily multivitamins to fibre and antioxidant formulas.
This is a dietary supplement, not a medicine. It is intended to support general health and wellbeing, not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What does NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance do?
Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, and to normal macronutrient metabolism — the way the body handles carbohydrate, fat and protein from the food you eat. That is the nutrient function this formula is built on, and the four-tablet daily dose supplies chromium at 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value.
Chromium is a trace mineral, needed in microgram rather than milligram amounts. This formula supplies it as chromium grown into yeast rather than added as a standalone mineral salt.
NeoLife describes the product as one that Promotes normal blood glucose balance
, and the formula as one that uses a proprietary botanical blend of whole food ingredients known to support normal blood glucose balance
. Cinnamon, curcumin and turmeric are long-standing cooking and traditional-use ingredients in Indian and Chinese kitchens, and they are here as whole-food botanicals in that tradition.
Alpha-lipoic acid completes the formula. It is a sulphur-containing compound the body makes for itself and which also occurs in small amounts in foods such as spinach, broccoli and red meat.
What are the key benefits of NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
The benefits below come from the chromium content and from NeoLife’s own description of the formula. Each daily dose is four tablets, taken as two tablets twice a day before the two largest meals.
- Contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, through chromium
- Contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism — how the body processes carbohydrate, fat and protein from food — through chromium
- Supplies 40 µg of chromium per daily dose, 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (calculated)
- NeoLife describes it as a formula that
Promotes normal blood glucose balance
- Combines chromium with 1,400 mg of the NeoLife Botanical Blend per day (calculated) — cassia cinnamon bark extract, curcumin extract and turmeric root powder
- Provides 50 mg of alpha-lipoic acid per daily dose (calculated)
- Fits a mealtime routine, taken before the two largest meals of the day
- NeoLife describes the formula as 100% vegan and made with GMO-free ingredients
- Registered with NAFDAC for the Nigerian market under number A7-4071L
These statements have not been evaluated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) or by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What is inside NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
Four declared ingredients: chromium from yeast, the three-part NeoLife Botanical Blend, and alpha-lipoic acid. Below is what each one is and where it comes from.
Chromium (from yeast) — 10 µg per tablet
Chromium is an essential trace mineral. Across the four-tablet daily dose it reaches 40 µg, which is 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (calculated). It is supplied here as chromium grown into yeast, a form permitted in food supplements across the EU and UK, rather than as an added mineral salt.
NeoLife Botanical Blend — 350 mg per tablet
A proprietary three-part blend of whole-food botanicals, reaching 1,400 mg across the daily dose (calculated). All three come from bark or root, and all three are everyday cooking ingredients in South and East Asian kitchens.
Cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum cassia) (bark)
Cassia cinnamon is the common commercial cinnamon, taken from the inner bark of the tree, and it is the form NeoLife has chosen for this formula. It is a different species from Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), and the distinction matters here: if you take other cinnamon supplements, read the coumarin note in the warnings section below.
Curcumin extract (Curcuma longa L.) (root)
Curcumin is the most abundant of the curcuminoids, the yellow-orange pigments that give turmeric root its colour. It is supplied here as an extract of the root.
Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.) (root)
Turmeric powder is the dried, ground root of the same plant, included alongside the extract. Turmeric is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic cooking and of spice blends across Nigeria, India and South East Asia.
Alpha-lipoic acid — 12.5 mg per tablet
Alpha-lipoic acid, also called thioctic acid, is a sulphur-containing compound the body produces in small quantities and which is also found in spinach, broccoli, tomatoes and red meat. The daily dose supplies 50 mg (calculated). Read the alpha-lipoic acid note in the warnings section below before you start.
What does each tablet contain?
| Ingredient | Per tablet | Per daily dose, 4 tablets (calculated) | % NRV as printed on the pack | % EU NRV per daily dose (calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (from yeast) | 10 µg | 40 µg | 5 | 100% (EU NRV 40 µg) |
| NeoLife Botanical Blend — Cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum cassia) (bark) — Curcumin extract (Curcuma longa L.) (root) — Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.) (root) |
350 mg | 1,400 mg | † | No reference value established |
| Alpha-Lipoic acid | 12.5 mg | 50 mg | † | No reference value established |
* % NRV calculated for individuals 4 years and older. † No NRV established for this ingredient.
Buyers in the USA, Canada, the UK, the EU and Australia should read the milligram and microgram amounts rather than the percentage column, and compare them against their own national reference intakes, which differ from one market to another.
How do you take NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
Take 2 tablets twice daily before the 2 largest meals. That is four tablets across the day. Swallow them with water. Do not exceed the stated dose unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise.
A 60-tablet bottle covers 15 days at the labelled dose (calculated). Ordering two bottles at a time keeps a full month covered without a gap.
How do you get the best from NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
Take it consistently before your two largest meals, as the directions set out, and keep it alongside the everyday habits that shape blood sugar: a varied and balanced diet built on whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruit rather than refined starch and sugar, regular physical activity, and enough sleep.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Results vary between individuals. Supplements are intended to support a healthy diet and lifestyle, not to replace them.
Who is NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance for?
It is made for adults looking for daily nutritional support for normal blood sugar, in a formula that pairs chromium with whole-food botanicals rather than isolated compounds alone. Adults managing a diagnosed medical condition should speak to their doctor or pharmacist before using this supplement.
- Adults who want daily nutritional support for normal blood glucose levels
- Adults seeking chromium at 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value in a whole-food base
- People who prefer plant-based supplements — NeoLife describes the formula as 100% vegan
- Adults who want a supplement routine anchored to mealtimes
- People already using the NeoLife daily nutrition range who want to add blood sugar support
Who should avoid NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance or check first?
Speak to a qualified healthcare professional before starting this or any new supplement, especially if you have a medical condition, are on prescription medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. The notes below cover the specific ingredients in this formula.
If you take medicine prescribed to lower blood sugar
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Chromium, cinnamon and alpha-lipoic acid have each been studied for effects on blood glucose, so a prescriber needs to know you are taking them alongside insulin or any other medicine prescribed to lower blood sugar, and may want your readings watched more closely. Keep monitoring as you have been advised. Do not stop, reduce or change any prescribed medicine because you have started a food supplement.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not take this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor has approved it. The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health advises that turmeric supplements may be unsafe in pregnancy. Using these spices in cooking is a different matter from taking a concentrated daily supplement dose, and the same caution applies to the alpha-lipoic acid in this formula.
Cassia cinnamon and coumarin
Cassia cinnamon naturally contains coumarin. The European Food Safety Authority and Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) both set a tolerable daily intake for coumarin of 0.1 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, which works out at about 6 mg a day for a 60 kg adult, and the BfR’s guidance applies that same figure to coumarin taken in as cinnamon. If you already take a cinnamon supplement, cook heavily with cassia cinnamon, or have a liver condition, ask your pharmacist to review your total daily intake before adding this product.
Turmeric, curcumin, the gallbladder and bleeding
Avoid turmeric and curcumin supplements if you have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction, as they stimulate bile flow and can bring on pain. Curcumin can also slow blood clotting, so tell your doctor if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine, and stop supplements containing turmeric at least two weeks before any planned surgery. These precautions are set out by the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Stop and seek medical advice if you develop jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, unusual tiredness or pain under the right ribs.
Alpha-lipoic acid and unexplained low blood sugar
Alpha-lipoic acid has been linked to insulin autoimmune syndrome, an uncommon condition in which the body makes antibodies against its own insulin and blood sugar falls unpredictably. The European Food Safety Authority concluded in 2021 that alpha-lipoic acid added to foods and food supplements is likely to raise this risk in people carrying certain genetic variants, which cannot be identified without genetic testing, and that no dose has been established below which the risk disappears. Reported cases remain rare. Stop taking the product and see a doctor if you get repeated episodes of sweating, shaking, confusion, sudden hunger or light-headedness that settle after you eat.
Other groups who should check first
- Children and anyone under 18 — ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- Anyone on prescription medication of any kind — check with a pharmacist or GP
- Anyone with a known allergy or sensitivity to cinnamon, turmeric, yeast or any other listed ingredient
- Anyone with a chronic medical condition, particularly of the liver, gallbladder or kidneys — seek medical advice first
- Anyone due to have surgery — tell the surgical team what you are taking
- Anyone planning to take it for an extended period — agree that with a doctor or pharmacist rather than continuing indefinitely on your own
Possible side effects
Take the tablets before food, as the directions set out. Turmeric and curcumin are associated with digestive effects in some people — nausea, stomach discomfort, bloating or loose stools. Alpha-lipoic acid is associated with nausea and stomach upset. Allergic reactions to any ingredient are possible. Stop taking the product and seek medical advice if you have a reaction, or if any effect persists.
These statements have not been evaluated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) or by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What does NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance not do?
- It is not a medicine and it does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance or any other disease
- It does not replace prescribed medication. Never stop, reduce or change medicine your doctor has prescribed because you have started taking it
- It is not insulin and it is not a substitute for insulin or for any glucose-lowering drug
- It does not remove sugar from the blood, flush sugar out of the body, or reverse any condition
- It is not a weight-loss product and no weight-loss claim is made for it
- Any claim that this product has no side effects is untrue
- It is not a substitute for a balanced diet, physical activity or the blood sugar monitoring your healthcare team has asked you to do
- Results are not instant. It is designed for consistent daily use, not for a single dose
How should you store NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, protected from light
- Keep the cap tightly closed after every use
- Do not store in a bathroom or near a heat source
- Keep out of reach of children
- Check the expiry date printed on the side of the bottle before use
How do you know your pack is genuine, and what will you receive?
You receive one factory-sealed bottle of 60 tablets in NeoLife’s original packaging. The front label carries the green NeoLife Nutritionals logo, the product name BOTANICAL HEALTHY BALANCE, the line Promotes normal blood glucose balance
, a photograph of cinnamon and turmeric, and the words Nutritional Supplement, 60 TABLETS.
The back panel carries the dosage and ingredient panel, NAFDAC Regn. No. A7-4071L, and the NeoLife Scientific Advisory Board seal. The side panel reads MADE FOR: NeoLife International Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria by Natural Formulas, 2125 American Ave., Hayward, CA, U.S.A., and carries the lot number and the manufacture and expiry dates.
The same panel states NOT SOLD IN RETAIL STORES. Available Exclusively from NeoLife Distributors.
That is NeoLife’s distribution model: the range moves through authorised distributors rather than open retail shelves. Recs-Medix has been an authorised NeoLife distributor since 2017, and every bottle is sourced through that channel. We do not sell opened, repackaged or grey-market stock.
The NAFDAC number records the registered product with the Nigerian regulator. It is not an assessment of any health claim, and it does not mean the product is registered, approved or authorised by the food or medicines regulator in any other country we ship to. What establishes that the bottle in your hands is genuine is the pack itself: an intact factory seal, a clearly printed lot number and expiry date, and clean, sharp label printing.
What else does NeoLife make for daily nutrition?
Three other formulas from the same NeoLife range are stocked at Recs-Medix, all built on whole-food nutrition. Beta Guard also contains chromium, so if you take both, tell your pharmacist the combined daily amount along with anything else in your routine.
- NeoLife Fibre Tablets — dietary fibre in tablet form, taken with meals
- NeoLife Cruciferous Plus — daily vegetable nutrition from a blend of brassica whole foods
- NeoLife Beta Guard — a broad-spectrum antioxidant formula with vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium
Why buy NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance from Recs-Medix?
Recs-Medix Natural Solutions has supplied authentic NeoLife products since 2017, sourced through the authorised distributor channel. Order online for same-day delivery in Lagos and Abuja, nationwide delivery with Payment on Delivery across Nigeria, and DHL Express shipping to the USA, UK, Canada, the EU and Australia.
- Order online and have it delivered — same-day delivery in Lagos and Abuja
- Nationwide delivery across Nigeria, with Payment on Delivery available (Nigeria only)
- DHL Express international shipping — see shipping and delivery details
- Nigerian naira and international currency options at checkout
- Customer support by WhatsApp, phone and email — contact the Recs-Medix team
- A clear returns and refunds process — read the Recs-Medix return policy
- More answers on ordering, payment and delivery in our supplement store FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance
What is NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance used for?
It is a daily food supplement used for nutritional support of normal blood sugar levels. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and to normal macronutrient metabolism, and the four-tablet daily dose supplies 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value for chromium.
Which ingredient in NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance carries the blood sugar function?
Chromium. The daily dose of four tablets supplies 40 µg, which is 100% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value, and chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. The cinnamon, curcumin, turmeric and alpha-lipoic acid are included as whole-food botanicals and nutrients in the formula NeoLife has built around that mineral.
Should you check with your doctor before taking NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance with diabetes medication?
Yes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Chromium, cinnamon and alpha-lipoic acid have each been studied for effects on blood glucose, so your prescriber needs to know about them, and may want your readings watched more closely. Never stop or adjust a prescribed medicine because you have added a food supplement.
What are the side effects of NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance?
Take the tablets before food, as the directions set out. The digestive effects associated with turmeric, curcumin and alpha-lipoic acid include nausea, stomach discomfort, bloating and loose stools. Allergic reactions to any ingredient are possible. Stop taking it and seek medical advice if you have a reaction or if an effect persists. The warnings section above covers coumarin, gallbladder, bleeding and low blood sugar in detail.
How long does one bottle of NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance last?
Fifteen days at the labelled dose (calculated). The directions are 2 tablets twice daily before the 2 largest meals, which is four tablets a day from a 60-tablet bottle. Two bottles cover a full month.
Is NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance made from leaves?
No. The botanicals come from bark and root, not leaf: cinnamon extract from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, and curcumin extract and turmeric powder from the root of Curcuma longa L. The chromium comes from yeast, and alpha-lipoic acid is a nutrient compound rather than a plant part.
Can you take NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance every day?
The directions are written for daily use — two tablets twice a day before the two largest meals. Do not exceed that dose unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise. If you plan to keep taking it over an extended period, or you take other supplements containing cinnamon, chromium or alpha-lipoic acid, agree that with a doctor or pharmacist and review your total daily intake.
Is NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance suitable for vegans?
NeoLife describes the formula as 100% vegan and made with GMO-free ingredients. The declared ingredients are a yeast-grown mineral, three plant botanicals and alpha-lipoic acid. If you follow a strict vegan diet and want the position confirmed for your bottle’s batch, contact us and we can check the available product information for you.
Where can I buy NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance in Nigeria?
Order it online from Recs-Medix for delivery anywhere in Nigeria, with same-day delivery in Lagos and Abuja and Payment on Delivery available nationwide. Stock is sourced through the authorised NeoLife distributor channel.
Does Recs-Medix ship NeoLife Botanical Healthy Balance internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide by DHL Express, including to the USA, the UK, Canada, the EU and Australia. Checkout offers Nigerian naira and international currency options, and delivery timelines by destination are set out on our shipping and delivery page.
Last updated: 18 August 2026
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