Berberine is often compared (too casually) to metformin. It can help post-meal glucose in some people and interacts with many drugs.
Supplements
Moderate evidence
Berberine
Plant alkaloid used for glucose disposal support.
How to use
500 mg with the two largest meals, only after checking medications.
Details
- Ingredients
- Berberine HCl
- Benefits
- Glucose support, Lipids
- Dosage
- 500 mg 2x daily with meals
- When to take
- With food
- Side effects
- Cramping, diarrhea, drug interactions (CYP3A4 and others).
- Scientific evidence
- Several trials in insulin-resistant adults; medical supervision is wiser than self-experimentation if you take prescriptions.
- Form
- Capsule
- Third-party tested
- Yes
Editorial rating ★ 4.1
Real metabolic effects, real interaction risk. Not a candy.
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