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Does Berberine help with weight loss?

Yes, for most people. 83% of 24 people who reported on Berberine for weight loss say it improved. 8% noticed no change and 8% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for weight loss (91% across 22 options).

Weight loss: what users report
83%better24 reports · medium confidence
20 better2 no change2 worse

Ranked #19 of 22 for weight loss.

What people say about Berberine and weight loss

“I started berberine and inositol, and began having energy that I did not have before. Somehow, my recovery after working out wasn't as long either.”
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“I take one after every meal and it really helps with not feeling like that since it does a whole bunch of beneficial things for blood sugar/insulin.”
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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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“My coworker's been using Berbercol for a few months. He had insulin resistance and high triglycerides...when he checked his lab results, there was a clear improvement. He was also eating fewer carbs at the same time.”
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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?

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Does Berberine help with weight loss? 83% of 24 users say yes — PlainPill