Overview
What is berberine?
What are berberine’s main benefits?
What are berberine’s main drawbacks?
How does berberine work?
Dosage information
The standard dose of berberine is 900-2,000mg a day, divided into three to four doses.
Berberine should be taken with a meal, or shortly after, to take advantage of the blood glucose and lipid spike associated with eating.
Too much berberine at once can result in stomach upset, cramping, and diarrhea.
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Can berberine and cinnamon improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes?
In this 12-week randomized controlled trial in 33 adults (18 women, 15 men) with type 2 diabetes, taking 1,200 milligrams of berberine and 600 milligrams of cinnamon daily reduced (improved) HbA1c (the primary outcome) by 0.4%.
Berberine may improve metabolic health in people with type 2 diabetes
Berberine for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Phytosomal berberine for polycystic ovarian syndrome
Berberine improves glycemic control and reduces markers of inflammation
Frequently asked questions
Does berberine help with weight loss?
Does berberine affect reproductive health and function?
Does berberine affect immune health and function?
Does berberine have antimicrobial effects?
How does berberine reduce blood sugar?
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