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      "name": "Green Tea",
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    "All 6 active ingredients named with no proprietary blend",
    "Targets GLUT-4 receptor function through Sukre, a unique mechanism in the category",
    "Once-daily capsule with no special timing or dietary restrictions",
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    "Single bottle price of $69 is at the higher end of the blood sugar supplement category",
    "Per-strain or per-ingredient dose breakdown not published on label",
    "Sold only through the official website, not Amazon or major retailers",
    "Not a treatment for diagnosed type 2 diabetes \u2014 should not replace prescribed medication"
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