Fasting glucose
Decrease · moderate
Improves insulin sensitivity
Literature evidence
Compound library
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Berberine
Also indexed as Berberine, Huang Lian
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Observed relationships
Biomarker context
HbA1c
Decrease · small
Improves glycemic control
Literature evidence
Fasting insulin
Decrease · moderate
Reduces insulin resistance
Literature evidence
HOMA-IR
Decrease · moderate
Improves insulin sensitivity
Literature evidence
Triglycerides
Decrease · small
Improves lipid metabolism
Literature evidence
HDL cholesterol
Increase · small
Improves lipid profile
Literature evidence
LDL cholesterol
Decrease · moderate
Reduces hepatic cholesterol output
Literature evidence
ApoB
Decrease · small
Reduces atherogenic particle count
Literature evidence
Keep in view
Safety discussion points
Berberine is a botanical alkaloid with AMPK-activating and glucose-lowering effects comparable to metformin. Used in traditional Chinese medicine. Available as oral supplement.
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