I don't know if any of the "claims" have any clinical proof, but I use this product for a genetic condition called cystinuria, which leads to Kidney stones. The compound binds to cystine to keep it soluable as it exits the kidneys. I also have DM2, but it has never had any effect on my blood sugar, and I have no way to test the other "benefits", but I have been taking it for 4 years without incident. Exception: when taken on an empty stomach, will cause a heartburn feeling as it dissolves and is absorbed, but that doesn't persist, it's just uncomfortable. Also, your urine will smell like you've been eating asparagus... it's constant..