Berberine vs MOTS-C for blood sugar
Short answer: For blood sugar, more users report improvement with Berberine — 86% of 58 reports, versus 40% of 5 for MOTS-C.
Berberine has 109 meta-analyses and 110 randomized trials on PubMed; MOTS-C has 0 and 4.
Based on 294 reports about Berberine and 203 about MOTS-C. Not medical advice.
| Berberine Supplement | MOTS-C Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 47 | 50 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 56% | 49% |
| Reports | 294 | 203 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 109 / 110 | 0 / 4 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 85% (13) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 87% (15) | — |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 83% (6) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (21) | 84% (74) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 0% (5) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 50% (8) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 86% (14) | 100% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | 85% (34) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 60% (15) | — |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 86% (58) | 40% (5) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 92% (13) | — |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | — |
| Common side effects | stomach issues, fatigue, constipation, anxiety | fatigue, insomnia, injection site, dizziness |
| Typical dose reported | 400-500 mg / daily | Not listed |
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Latest review conclusion
Treatment with berberine may be safe since it does not increase the incidence of total adverse events and the risk of hypoglycemia. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=292975, identifier CRD42021292975.
Front Pharmacol, 2022 ↗What a user said
“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.”
MOTS-CFull MOTS-C profile →
What a user said
“Taking these makes me feel wildly energetic all day—zero afternoon slumps, and my endurance during cardio feels bottomless.”
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