Blood Sugar and Insulin STUDIES

Highlights Meta-analysis of 49 clinical trials involving people with CVD Berberine significantly improves obesity, glycemic control, and blood lipid parameters Optimal dosage: 1 g/day (weight loss/blood lipid profile); 1.8 g/day (glycemic...

Highlights Meta-analysis of 46 clinical trials involving people with type 2 diabetes Berberine significantly improves glycemic control, blood lipid profile, inflammation, and BMI Typical dosage is 300-500 mg, three times daily,...

Highlights Berberine is as effective as metformin for glycemic control in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Berberine added to usual hypoglycemic therapy improves glycemic control in adults with...

Highlights Berberine supplementation has therapeutic value for glycemic control, but digestive upset and poor patient compliance is common. Compared to high-dose berberine (500 mg), low-dose dihydroberberine (100 or 200 mg) significantly (p<.05)...

Highlights Includes over 3 decades of published research (preclinical & human studies) Research related to common diseases addressed Applications for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative diseases & more Summary This comprehensive review...