Capsules · 60 capsules · 60 servings · $0.46/serving
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Berberine ... 200mg
(Indian barberry, Berberis aristata, roots, standerdized to 97% berberine sulfate)
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule (Cellulose), Calcium Carbonate, Leucine, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Free from: Gluten, Dairy, Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Egg, Artificial Flavors, Colors, Sweeteners, and Unncessary Excipients.
Vegan and Non-GMO
Store sealed in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Take 1 capsule per day, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
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Berberine 200mg from Vital Nutrients delivers a lower, more flexible dose of berberine HCl, an alkaloid compound found in several botanicals, to support healthy blood sugar metabolism, lipid balance, and gut microbiome composition. This formulation suits those who prefer incremental dosing or are sensitive to higher amounts.
Why It's Worth Considering: Vital Nutrients is a practitioner-grade brand with rigorous third-party testing standards; the 200mg capsule allows precise titration for clinicians and individuals managing their own protocols carefully.
Take 1 capsule per day, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Head-to-head clinical trials show berberine 500mg 3x/day produces comparable HbA1c reduction (0.5-0.9%) and fasting glucose reduction to metformin 500mg 3x/day. Berberine also reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, an effect metformin doesn't have. However, berberine is a supplement, not a drug, and should not replace prescribed medication without physician guidance.
Take 500mg 2-3 times daily with meals. The key is splitting the dose, berberine has a short half-life (~5 hours) and taking it with each meal maximizes the post-meal blood sugar benefit. Start with 500mg once daily and increase over 2 weeks to reduce GI side effects (which are similar to metformin).
Common: GI discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, gas (similar to metformin, usually resolves in 1-2 weeks). Berberine can lower blood sugar significantly, monitor if diabetic. It also inhibits CYP3A4 liver enzyme, which affects metabolism of many drugs (statins, blood thinners, antidepressants). Check drug interactions carefully.
Most studies are 3-6 months. Some practitioners recommend cycling: 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, to maintain effectiveness and allow the gut microbiome to rebalance (berberine has antimicrobial properties). Long-term continuous use appears safe in studies up to 2 years, but cycling is a reasonable precaution.
Apotheca is analyzing ingredient interactions, stacking compatibility, and timing recommendations for Vital Nutrients - Berberine 200mg. This data will be available soon.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
