How to Use berberine in a Sentence

berberine

noun
  • Talk to your healthcare provider before planning to take berberine.
    — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
  • Talk to your healthcare provider before planning to take berberine.
    — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Pay attention to what else is mixed in with your berberine, Paulvin says.
    — Ned Doyle, Robb Report, 19 July 2023
  • Amid all this hoopla, one specific claim about berberine got my attention.
    — WIRED, 31 July 2023
  • Many people use berberine to help manage blood sugar levels and support weight loss.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2025
  • This means that berberine only triggers the release of insulin when sugar is present.
    — Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Barberry is rich with berberine, helping to eliminate the excess fat that is stored on the body.
    — Brian Patrick, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2021
  • However, berberine is poorly absorbed by the body.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Two supplements that often come up are magnesium and berberine.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Users say berberine helps curb appetite and improve blood sugar levels, resulting in weight loss.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 June 2023
  • Both the herbal supplement berberine and the mineral chromium can help keep blood sugar levels in check.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The way metformin and berberine are treated makes this false dichotomy obvious.
    — WIRED, 31 July 2023
  • Beyond weight loss, berberine also has a few other potential benefits to be aware of.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
  • It's also advised to take berberine with food to reduce stomach pain or other discomfort.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
  • What to know about berberine, the trending weight loss supplement After flurry of recalls, are eye drops safe to use?
    — Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 7 June 2023
  • Based on most clinical trials, the blood sugar-lowering effect of berberine was observed in about three months.
    — Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Turmeric may help reduce inflammation, and berberine may help support healthy blood pressure.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In some cases, if your healthcare provider approves, berberine may be used in conjunction with other treatments and lifestyle changes.
    — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • These include chromium, berberine and cinnamon, among others.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2022
  • People who are considering berberine should consult with their healthcare provider before trying it.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
  • Smaller trials showed benefit with the supplements berberine and whey protein.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 May 2022
  • In this June 2020 study, researchers analyzed the effects of berberine on blood sugar and weight loss.
    — Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2021
  • Chromium may be a better choice for people who take other medications since berberine can cause drug interactions.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
  • On the cellular level, berberine supports a number of functions, says Simmons.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On the cellular level, berberine supports a number of functions, says Simmons.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
  • When berberine, coined nature’s Ozempic, was trendy, several supplement brands launched their own versions.
    — Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Some healthcare providers recommend taking berberine supplements for about three to six months, then taking a break for a few months (one or two) before resuming.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The use of berberine has also been linked to the purge of other microorganisms that can create buildup, including bacteria and parasites.
    — Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The findings on the effect of treatment duration and age on berberine efficacy are conflicting.
    — Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That said, berberine is more potent, may mimic the effects of the current diabetes drug metformin, and may better support blood glucose levels.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026

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