General
gda
What does gda mean?
A Glucose Disposal Agent, a supplement (often berberine-based) taken with carb-heavy meals to improve insulin sensitivity and shuttle glucose into muscle as glycogen.
"He takes a GDA with his cheat meal to blunt the sugar spike."
Origin
Sports-supplement industry term for the product class.
Frequently asked questions
What does GDA stand for?
GDA stands for Glucose Disposal Agent, a supplement class taken with carbohydrate-heavy meals to help drive glucose into muscle cells rather than fat storage.
What is in a GDA supplement?
GDAs are commonly berberine-based and may also include ingredients like chromium, cinnamon extract, or alpha-lipoic acid to support insulin sensitivity.
When do you take a GDA?
Most people take a GDA right before or with a large carb-heavy meal, often a cheat meal, to blunt the resulting blood sugar spike.
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