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Does Berberine help with heart & lipids?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 94% of 16 people who reported on Berberine for heart & lipids say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.

Heart & lipids: what users report
94%better16 reports · few reports
15 better1 no change0 worse

What people say about Berberine and heart & lipids

“berberine helped with my blood sugar somewhat but nothing would make my blood pressure budge.”
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“I had been taking berberine every day 1500 mg a day the 3 months prior to my heart issue. I had lost 20 pounds and thought berberine was a miracle supplement.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong109 meta-analyses · 110 trials on PubMed
Biomed Pharmacother · 2020
The effect of Berberine on weight loss in order to prevent obesity: A systematic review

Conclusion: In addition, Berberine is found to have a beneficial impact on gene regulation for the absorption of cholesterol at a daily dose of 300 mg in humans, an amelioration on glucose accumulation at 1.0 g daily dose was also observed. For all these reasons, this review gives an important good account of the impact of Berberine in obesity treatment and prevention.

Side effects people mention

stomach issues 13constipation 3anxiety 3brain fog 2irritability 2

What else is Berberine used for?

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Berberine help with heart & lipids? 94% of 16 users say yes — PlainPill