Proprietary Blends, Explained
Glyco Eden discloses Chromium directly but folds 14 other ingredients into a proprietary blend. Here's what that actually means.
What A Proprietary Blend Is
A proprietary blend lists the ingredients included in a formula but discloses only the combined total weight, not the amount of any individual ingredient.
Why Brands Use Them
Companies sometimes cite competitive reasons for not disclosing exact ratios. Whatever the reason, the practical effect for a customer is the same: you can't independently verify how much of any single botanical you're getting.
What This Means For You
Without individual amounts, it's difficult to compare a blend against amounts used in published research on that ingredient, or to fully evaluate potential interactions with medications.
How We Handle This Honestly
Rather than guessing at specific milligram numbers, we state plainly that Glyco Eden's 14-botanical blend doesn't disclose individual amounts, and let that inform your own decision.
See how this applies specifically to Glyco Eden in our ingredient breakdown.
