{"id":6868,"date":"2025-02-03T11:17:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-berberine-benefits-and-possible-side-effects-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:17:56","slug":"hmn-berberine-benefits-and-possible-side-effects-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-berberine-benefits-and-possible-side-effects-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Berberine benefits and possible side effects in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Berberine benefits and possible side effects in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine is a medicinal herb that is also available as a dietary supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known for its ability to improve insulin resistance and lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes or PCOS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking berberine can be part of a weight management strategy for people with obesity or metabolic syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its cholesterol-lowering effects make berberine a potentially heart-healthy choice for those at risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine can interact with some medications and shouldn\u2019t replace prescription drugs, always seek medical advice from a healthcare provider before taking it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine is an alkaloid, a yellow compound extracted from several different plants\u2014such as the barberry plant (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberis vulgaris L.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), tree turmeric, goldenseal, and Oregon grape. It\u2019s also found in over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplements. Historically, berberine has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat wounds, infections, and other health conditions. Today, berberine is mainly known for its beneficial effects on diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), weight loss, and heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8-berberine-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 berberine health benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine supplements have gotten a lot of attention in recent years, with some going as far as to call it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nature\u2019s Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While more research is needed on the health effects of berberine, here\u2019s what we currently know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-improves-blood-sugar-levels-in-people-with-type-2-diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Improves blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affects more than 10% of the world\u2019s population. It is caused by the body\u2019s inability to properly regulate insulin production, which leads to a spike in blood glucose. It\u2019s not curable, but it\u2019s manageable with lifestyle changes and medications, such as insulin injections. While berberine doesn\u2019t treat Type 2 diabetes, it can help improve blood sugar levels in those with the condition, notes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trueyouweightloss.com\/about\/meet-the-team\/dr-christopher-mcgowan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christopher McGowan, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in obesity medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMultiple studies have demonstrated that berberine may help to improve fasting blood glucose and diabetes,\u201d Dr. McGowan says. In a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/pharmacology\/articles\/10.3389\/fphar.2022.1015045\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Pharmacology,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers found that berberine effectively lowers blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. So, how does it work? \u201cProposed mechanisms of action include reduced glucose production and enhanced insulin sensitivity,\u201d explains Dr. McGowan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-improves-insulin-resistance-in-women-with-pcos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated blood sugar levels are commonly associated with diabetes, but insulin resistance also occurs in women with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PCOS). PCOS is an endocrine disorder caused by hormonal imbalances, which results in symptoms like irregular periods, excess body and facial hair, ovarian cysts, and weight gain. It can also cause infertility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who have PCOS with insulin resistance could be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8771268\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at greater risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for becoming prediabetic or developing Type 2 diabetes because it increases blood glucose. There\u2019s no cure for PCOS, but medications like metformin can help lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. This supplement may also help. Here\u2019s how: \u201cBerberine improves how the body processes glucose, so it can also improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dramipharmacist.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ami Patel, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a clinical pharmacist in Raleigh, North Carolina.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-lowers-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Lowers cholesterol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are cardiovascular benefits of berberine supplements, Dr. McGowan says. Specifically, they can lower cholesterol levels. Though statins are usually prescribed for those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, research is underway to determine if there are other options. Berberine may be a supplement that could help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine has been shown to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36941490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">produce modest reductions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It can also reduce total cholesterol, Dr. McGowan points out, noting that any improvement is usually minor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-reduces-risk-of-heart-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Reduces risk of heart disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol is one of the risk factors for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so lowering total cholesterol could improve cardiovascular outcomes. \u201cWhen total cholesterol and triglycerides are high, it contributes to poor cardiovascular health and can even increase the risk for heart attack,\u201d Dr. Patel explains. \u201cBerberine reduces cholesterol and regulates blood lipids, thereby reducing the risk for cardiovascular diseases.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s research to back this up. Randomized control trials have compared the effectiveness of berberine vs statins for improving biomarkers that assess the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Researchers found that when combined with statins, berberine helped to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36805484\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significantly reduce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and other biomarkers. It even yielded a significant improvement in other biomarkers for heart health when taken without statins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-promotes-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Promotes weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain, which could explain why endocrine disorders like diabetes and PCOS are associated with obesity. Given berberine\u2019s effect on insulin sensitivity, many have wondered whether <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">berberine works for weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The answer is complicated, Dr. McGowan says. \u201cThe existing studies on berberine as a weight management treatment show that the average weight loss was only a few pounds,\u201d he explains. \u201cWhile it can result in some weight loss, it\u2019s not significant and isn\u2019t on par weight loss medications, such as semaglutide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body of research on berberine\u2019s anti-obesity effects is small but promising. When taken as a treatment for obesity, berberine supplementation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32690176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moderately decreases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Researchers have also suggested that berberine can reduce obesity by suppressing appetite, but this has only been shown in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7752296\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-regulates-gut-microbiota\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Regulates gut microbiota<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine could have potential benefits for the gut microbiome, suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/contributors\/jennie-stanford-m-d-faafp-dipabom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennie Stanford, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified physician who specializes in obesity medicine. It\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9452888\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">been shown to<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduce the harmful bacteria in the gut while increasing good bacteria, which researchers propose could translate to beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome and other metabolic disorders. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10435753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explored the ways that berberine regulates the gut microbiota, which could have positive effects on diabetes, blood glucose, cholesterol, and other conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-improves-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Improves sleep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is a crucial yet often overlooked part of overall health and wellness. Dietary supplements like magnesium and melatonin could help promote proper rest, but researchers have also thrown berberine in the ring for its potential benefits relating to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBerberine helps improve sleep,\u201d Dr. Stanford says. \u201cBerberine may help modulate circadian rhythms, assisting in sleep pattern realignment so that it more closely reflects the natural sleep cycle.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is evidence to support this, but clinical trials with human patients are ultimately needed. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7393958\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, berberine has been shown to alleviate insomnia. It significantly improved the sleep quality in insomniac rats as well as their memory and body weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-supports-liver-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Supports liver health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can\u2019t be cured or reversed, and there aren\u2019t any drugs approved to treat it. However, it can be managed through lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and improving hypertension (aka high blood pressure).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10908013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of trials found that berberine can improve liver enzymes, lipids, and insulin sensitivity in people with NAFLD. It may not treat the disease, but researchers concluded that berberine can be used as an adjunct therapy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"berberine-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because berberine is a dietary supplement, there have been concerns about its safety and potential side effects. Supplements aren\u2019t regulated by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/fda-101-dietary-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the same way prescription medications are, so it\u2019s important to consult a healthcare professional before adding berberine supplements to your routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While berberine has been around for centuries, there aren\u2019t any long-term studies on its use, Dr. McGowan says. However, he says there have been reports of digestive side effects like constipation, diarrhea, and gas. More research is needed to fully understand all of the risks of berberine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women should also avoid taking berberine while pregnant or breastfeeding. It could cross the placenta and affect the fetus or transfer to infants through breast milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-berberine-interfere-with-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does berberine interfere with medications?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine can interfere with many medications, so it\u2019s best to discuss a list of your medications and supplements with a healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/natural\/1126.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, berberine can interact with the following medications:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine can also interact with drugs for high blood pressure, blood clotting, and diabetes, as well as sedatives and drugs that are processed by the liver. It can also interact with herbs and other supplements, such as probiotics and CBD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berberine supplements can have a variety of health benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, cholesterol, and body weight. People with Type 2 diabetes and women with PCOS could benefit most from taking berberine, Dr. Patel says, but it should be used under the supervision of a healthcare provider because of its side effects and drug interactions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More studies are needed to determine the safety and efficacy of berberine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><svg style=\"display:none\">\n  <g id=\"facebook\">\n    <rect width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"var(--social-bg)\"\/>\n    <path fill=\"var(--social-ico)\" d=\"M19.51 9.32003H21.39V6.14003C20.4798 6.04538 19.5652 5.99865 18.65 6.00003C15.93 6.00003 14.07 7.66003 14.07 10.7V13.32H11V16.88H14.07V26H17.75V16.88H20.81L21.27 13.32H17.75V11.05C17.75 10 18.03 9.32003 19.51 9.32003Z\"\/>\n  <\/g>\n  <g id=\"twitter\">\n    <rect width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"var(--social-bg)\"\/>\n    <path fill=\"var(--social-ico)\" d=\"M26 9.9506C25.2483 10.2767 24.4534 10.4923 23.64 10.5906C24.4982 10.0779 25.1413 9.27138 25.45 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