Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD
Berberine
MODERATE EVIDENCEBotanicalLast updated
AVELOR SUMMARY
The 'natural metformin' — AMPK activator that reduces blood sugar comparably to metformin (HbA1c reduction of 0.9%). Also reduces cholesterol (LDL -25%) and has anti-microbial properties. Dose: 500mg 3x/day with meals. Dihydroberberine (GlucoVantage®) is 5x more bioavailable.
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*Last updated: 2026-04-06*
Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:
Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.