Berberis
Found in 4 products 5 forms available Trending for: blood sugar control, liver detox, microbiome, cholesterol management
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Berberine
In 868 CE, the world's oldest printed book—the Diamond Sutra—was dyed a luminous yellow. Chemists later confirmed the color came from berberine, an intensely...
Best For
Best For Robust evidence
Best for Blood sugar control
Berberine 500 mg 2–3×/day (HbA1c −0.6% to −0.75%).
Best For
Best For Promising evidence
Best for Fatty Liver (NAFLD/MASLD and NASH)
Omega-3s (EPA/DHA)
Understanding Berberis
Reported benefits
→supports healthy blood sugar and metabolism
→promotes digestive comfort and healthy gut microbiome
→supports liver detox and toxin clearance
→may support immune health through antimicrobial properties
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
40mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-40mg
• Therapeutic dose: 40-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Barberry
Standard form
143 products
Barberry Glycerite Liquid Extract
Standard form
45 products
Barberry extract
Standard form
28 products
Barberry; Powder
Standard form
22 products
Barberry Root Extract
Standard form
18 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:Empty stomach
With food:13% recommend empty stomach, 12% with food
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
