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Berberine
supplementBerberine supports blood sugar regulation.
Reported Benefits
Berberine, a Herbal Metabolite in the Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk Factors, Course, and Consequences of the Disease.
Various (review article)
In 26 patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, 500 mg berberine three times daily for three months improved lipid profiles, reduced BMI, and increased pregnancy rates without severe side effects.
Berberine treatment increases Akkermansia in the gut and improves high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis in Apoe(-/-) mice.
Wang Y, et al.
Berberine at 1500 mg/day for 3 months reduced total cholesterol, LDL, hs-CRP, and endothelial microparticles in patients with metabolic syndrome, with no changes in HDL or BMI reported.
Advances of berberine against metabolic syndrome-associated kidney disease: Regarding effect and mechanism.
Unknown
37 adults with metabolic syndrome taking 300 mg berberine three times daily for three months reduced BMI from 31.5 to 27.5, lost belly fat, and improved overall health markers.
Efficacy and safety of berberine on the components of metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials.
Various
Review of 12 studies showed berberine supplementation led to significant reductions in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and C-reactive protein levels.
Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Zhang Y, Li X, Zou D, et al.
In 116 people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram of berberine daily for 13 weeks lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, HbA1c by 12%, and improved lipid levels including cholesterol and triglycerides.
Berberine treatment increases Akkermansia in the gut and improves high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis in Apoe(-/-) mice.
Wang Y, et al.
Berberine at 1500 mg/day for 3 months reduced total cholesterol, LDL, hs-CRP, and endothelial microparticles in patients with metabolic syndrome, with no changes in HDL or BMI reported.
Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Zhang Y, Li X, Zou D, et al.
In 116 people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram of berberine daily for 13 weeks lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, HbA1c by 12%, and improved lipid levels including cholesterol and triglycerides.
Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Zhang Y, Li X, Zou D, et al.
In 116 people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram of berberine daily for 13 weeks lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, HbA1c by 12%, and improved lipid levels including cholesterol and triglycerides.
Berberine treatment increases Akkermansia in the gut and improves high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis in Apoe(-/-) mice.
Wang Y, et al.
Berberine at 1500 mg/day for 3 months reduced total cholesterol, LDL, hs-CRP, and endothelial microparticles in patients with metabolic syndrome, with no changes in HDL or BMI reported.
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Related health conditions
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May Help With
Metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar
Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Zhang Y, Li X, Zou D, et al.
In 116 people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram of berberine daily for 13 weeks lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, HbA1c by 12%, and improved lipid levels including cholesterol and triglycerides.
Research (5 studies)
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· Before carb-heavy meal
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