Berberine vs Metformin (What Are The Benefits Of Berberine ?)
Berberine is an exciting new supplement with some seriously sound studies backing it up but is it right for you? Berberine, an extract from the root of the berberis plant was used for generations to treat diarrhea (more on that later) until it started being researched for other uses, then the lid blew off revealing blood sugar, anti-aging/longevity, and gut health benefits.
Berberine vs Metformin
Metformin is a prescription drug used for glucose-lowering purposes and is the most common type 2 diabetes drug prescribed. It works. Ironically, metformin and berberine share numerous capabilities and have been studied, head to head with metformin for cardiac health, obesity and blood sugar control (1,2,3). One study even concluded that berberine had an “identical effect in the regulation of glucose metabolism” as metformin. Berberine showed BETTER lipid (fat) metabolism than metformin (3).
A meta-analysis of 14 different studies concluded that berberine was just as effective as metformin for lowering blood sugar. (4)
