Berberine - Dual Action Formula with Phytosome Plus Botanical Extract - Support Heart Health, Immune System, Healthy GI & Cholesterol* - Gluten-Free - 30 Servings

I thought I'd try this after extensive research-- escalating health problems have been putting weight on for years while creating energy and illness issues that made it impossible to be consistent with good diet and daily exercise. I read all the reviews so I knew to take it with food. Some minor gas/discomfort, but very manageable, and I noticed very quickly that I felt full on very little food. On the second day it was clearly affecting my sleep patterns -- I no longer wake multiple times in the night, and am appropriately tired at bedtime. My energy is up and stable, and best of all, my exercise tolerance radically increased-- I want to exercise and can now exercise vigorously on long walks (something I have been unable to do for quite a while without pain & exhaustion) and can do a long fast walk and make it up 3plus flights of stairs-- I haven't been able to do that for years without feeling like I would pass out. I am able to eat a very lo cal diet without cravings or hunger, and in one week, my weight is down 4 lbs. Something threw my metabolism off 20 years ago & it escalated into a whole variety of bad issues that looped on each other-- this is fixing whatever is at the core of it. I heartily recommend you try it. (I have added a good quality probiotic to it, and take it with yogurt or kefir-- the research I read said that improves the positive effects.)

41/F 5ft 155 lbs started at 164 2 weeks ago. I have tried so many diets, so many pills over the last 20+ years and nothing has ever worked! I worked on my mind, and had psychological help, but the food noise and cravings were always there! Every week I would make new promises to myself, only to break them again on the weekend. I felt so trapped and just wanted to give up. I looked into things like ozympic and other Glp1 medicines, but they were too expensive. I came upon a post online talking about berberine and how it was comparable to glp1s. So I ordered a bottle off Amazon, I took it for several days and gave up... But then recently I was revisiting the glp1 discussion to see if it had gotten any cheaper, I came across posts that raved about berberine, and one particular user said nothing worked for them until they tried the Thorne brand, others agreed, so I ordered my 1st bottle. This is my experience, and im not exaggerating: The difference was immediate, by the very 1st day the food noise shut off! I dont know if that's how others experienced their first day, but for me it was immediate! And then during the 1st week I noticed more changes; food cravings were gone! I could take a taste of something sweet and walk away and forget about it! The taste didnt even linger! My physical changes around food changed drastically too! When I am about to eat something tasty my pupils don't dilate anymore, my heart doesn't race, I don't salivate, I basically don't have that addiction response anymore! It makes me feel like I have always JUST eaten! I don't even think about food until I am physically hungry! I think this must be how a thin person feels, I don't have the emotional or psychological attachment to food anymore, at first I was a little sad because for 40 years food has been a huge part of my life. I just went and had an ice cream cone, I asked for 1 scoop because that's all I wanted, I didnt want to eat a lot of sweet. My brain did not light up at all! I dont have spikes and crashes in my blood sugar levels anymore.... But I think this medication does more than just that, I think it does something else to the body besides regulate blood sugar, because it shuts down the food noise, if anything I have more of an aversion to sweets. So this has been my experience so far. I started it October 12th. 1 pills with breakfast and 1 with dinner. I will try to come back and update next month.

This has been a miracle drug to the person for whom I purchased it because they are insulin resistant (apparently many people are who do not know it). The person lost an incredible amount of weight as a direct result of taking this version of berberine. The only side effect seems to be a more active bowel movement schedule. Not diarrhea, just more and looser BMs. If you are having an insulin resistance problem i.e. you can't lose weight no matter how much you exercise and cut calories you should consider looking into whether you are insulin resistant and taking berberine. Look up the studies comparing prescription Metformin to berberine and you'll see that berberine is literally just as effective but without side effects. Don't believe me, look it up yourself. And it seems this particular brand and dosage works as claimed whereas many others do not. I appreciate the "Amazon's Choice" endorsement of this and other supplements as they cut through the morass of ineffective versions of supplements. The person who is taking this was considering Metformin. According the U.S. government--the National Institutes of Health--berberine does everything Metformin does but without side effects. And as far as I can tell, that is absolutely the case. I am loathe to endorse any product as a weight loss drug because I have never seen one that worked without concomitant harm of some sort. But this one absolutely is a weight loss drug if--and it's a big IF--you are insulin resistant (borderline type 2 diabetic) and considering taking Metformin. In the case I am witnessing (it's been about 90 days--30 days on, 30 days off, 30 days on--there is no question that berberine has radically treated insulin resistance. When the person was off, appetite was high, weight loss stopped, tiredness returned, etc. On berberine (this brand and dosage in particular) the person has lost weight, reduced appetite, increased energy, improved muscle tone, complexion, etc.--all the stuff that the imbalanced blood sugar levels were affecting. Could not give this a higher recommendation.

There's a #1 5-star review that accurately describes this product, but I can add information about why I chose Thorne's phytosome berberine and feel it is well worth it. I have been pursuing wellness since 2018 and by combining berberine with logging meals and appropriate meal planning using Cronometer to truly track macro and micro-nutrients and calories, I've finally lost the weight I gained when I quit smoking over 10 years ago. I have excellent energy and all the good things others are saying have also been true for me. I am 5'5" (shrinking shrinking - berberine won't help with that), 138 lbs, size 6-8, 29" waist (NOOO WAYYYYY WHAT). I have good health metrics (and am not claiming berberine was the cause of this). Another variety of berberine that I started taking did provide some benefits but also a lot of nausea and severe stomach cramps. I've worked to heal my microbiome but it's very difficult in today's US food and cosmetic environment. I've also switched to natural cosmetics too) to maintain that. Thorne's product has been consistent and reliable.

Swelling in my legs has significantly decreased since starting this medication. I’ve also lost a few pounds. However it causes my stomach to be upset. My bloating is also decreased.

This deal action formula is good- I sometimes take a break or lower the dose as it can impact my heart rate and cause lower rate at nite- so took a break for a week or so one the and another time took two caps down to one- If I can afford to buy good products thrones is a company I will always seek out first Berberine is a good product used by eastern medicine for centuries for many ailments but I use it to keep my AiC stable which rally means consistent blood glucose level within a certain range- I have never had to go on insulin and with diet and exercise have been able to use berberine only- but monitor it well especially berberine can use slower heart rate

This is a highly rated berberine supplement, but unfortunately it's not for me. The fast absorption was too harsh on my body and I was unable to tolerate the supplement so ultimately I had to stop taking it. I've taken other berberine brands in the past without issue so I think the issue on this one was just that absorption aid additive.

THORNE is one of the most reputable supplement brands, and this Berberine formula lives up to their high standards. The dual-action combination of berberine phytosome plus botanical extracts is designed for better absorption, and I’ve noticed a difference compared to other brands I’ve tried. I use it to support metabolic health, digestion, and overall wellness, and it has helped with maintaining balanced energy levels and digestion throughout the day. It’s also reassuring to know that it supports heart and immune health while helping to manage cholesterol. The capsules are easy to swallow, and I’ve had no side effects or stomach issues. I also appreciate that this product is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without unnecessary additives — something I look for when choosing supplements. The 60-capsule supply (30 servings) is well-packaged, and while THORNE supplements are priced higher than some alternatives, the quality and peace of mind are worth it. Overall, this is a clean, effective, and reliable Berberine supplement from a brand I trust. Highly recommended for anyone looking to support heart health, metabolism, and overall wellness.