Berberine

Plant compound for blood sugar and metabolic health.

Overview

Berberine is a compound found in several plants. Research shows it can lower blood sugar comparably to metformin, improve cholesterol, and support gut health.

Our take

Powerful stuff—treat it like a pharmaceutical. 500mg 2-3 times daily with meals. Not for everyone, but valuable for metabolic issues. Start low and work up.

Products

★ Top pick

Thorne Berberine-500

Thorne · $$$

500mg per capsule. 60 count.

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