NOW Foods Supplements, Berberine Glucose Support, Combined with MCT Oil for Optimal Berberine Absorption, 90 Softgels

This is my first experience with berberine. I read that it had similar effects as popular weight loss meds like Ozempic or Wegovy. This is how I found out about berberine. My insurance is denying all the medications for weight loss so I decided to try this out. I started taking them Feb. 8, 2025. This review is being written April 1, 2025. In that time I've lost ~50 pounds. Which sounds like a lot, but I'm a VERY large man. So don't get too excited. Along with starting to take berberine I adjusted my diet significantly (this is probably the most important part). I completely cut out carbs and sugar (not counting apples and bananas, other fruit). I increased the protein and veg intake. NO BREAD!!! NO DESSERTS!!! NO SODIE POPS!!! Over time I found that I do not crave food as much. I feel full sooner. My food intake has decreased quite a bit. Taste buds have changed and food tastes better. Milk is sweet now. Its all very exciting. Now, all this does come with a price. Like many others have expressed there is a slight bit of stomach discomfort. I've felt nauseous and have had to run to the bathroom multiple times and it wasn't to vomit. Whatever came out of me was from the depths of Hell. It was NOT solid. It is the total opposite of solid, if you catch my drift. And at first, I didn't read the symptoms and made mistakes but over time you start to feel it before it happens. So, it IS manageable. However, I would not take this on a road trip, a long movie/play, at work, school, etc... Unless you can handle a stream of waste that feels like your butt is a super soaker. So, there is risk involved. Everyone will react differently. All in all, I will continue taking this. I feel like the benefits outweigh the gastric drawbacks. I am ready to lose another 50 pounds and then some. My advice... try it out. You might be surprised.

I’m happy with this purchase and with NOW supplements. They are easy to swallow with no aftertaste. This is a great supplement to take with may health benefits and I definitely recommend this brand!

I been taking this supplement for about a month in half, I feel way better with diet and exercise also eating healthy carbs, I have dropped weight by adding this to my daily activities. Drink lots of water with it. Not a over night pill takes time like everything else , also everyone is different remember everyone's body is different

Putting this as a four-star review so people will see it over the bad reviews. People can be sensitive to berberine because it stimulates enzymes that help the liver process estrogen and other metabolites. If your detox pathways are a bit overloaded, you can experience head pressure, neck tension, or dull headaches as your body temporarily mobilizes toxins or shifts hormone balance. I had a similar experience to DIM (other estrogen balancing supplement) and didn't realize it for two days and had the worst headache and nausea of my life. After taking berberine after a meal and plenty hydrated, I started to get a similar headache, which has continued into the next day. For this reason, I'll be discontinuing the supplement because it's not worth it to see if my body can adjust. Just beware if your body is sensitive, please. 2. Inflammatory sensitivity: Some people with autoimmune or thyroid conditions (Hashimoto’s) are very sensitive to rapid cellular changes. Berberine can change mitochondrial activity and cytokine balance quickly

Good quality supplement, easy to take, and fits well into my daily routine. No issues so far. Worth trying!

I’ve used various brands, but this one seems to work the best for lowering my blood sugar.

It works, but if you are currently in ketosis or transitioning off a GLP-1, do not start with the recommended serving; take it slowly. I recommend taking your capsules midway through breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you don’t transition into this supplement gradually, expect bloating, water weight gain, constipation, diarrhea, or cramping at the start. My advice is to take one capsule a day for two weeks, then bump it up to two capsules a day (one per meal) for another two weeks. From there, you can transition to three capsules a day. Again, take them in the middle of your meal. I learned this lesson the hard way when I first started months ago. Once I reset and restarted slowly, it was smooth sailing. Staying hydrated is also vital. Ultimately, my body couldn’t handle three capsules a day, so I settled on two. Taking two capsules a day is the best system for me after monitoring my digestion and reactions. I take them with my heaviest meals (breakfast and lunch) and follow a 14/10 fast. These are easy to swallow with no aftertaste. I think it’s a great "bang for your buck," and I’ve found this brand most effective for managing my cholesterol levels, which is a genetic factor for me regardless of weight. I keep a food journal rather than a calorie count to track what I eat, as it helps me quickly identify any "culprits" that are difficult to digest.

I have been on this product for over a year, it helped with appetite control, the dosage depends on your blood sugar level so you need to watch it to fix your dosage because it is really effective, the bottle size is valuable for your money!