THORNEBerberine - Dual Action Formula with Phytosome Plus Botanical Extract - Support Heart Health, Immune System, Healthy GI, Cholesterol* - Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free - 60 Capsules - 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.)

Easy to take - not too big. The formula works very well. These are a great stple in a berberine regime. Take for atleast 60 days to see any effect. They work well at helping to regulate my blood sugar.

The berberine works a lot better then metformin.

I was skeptical about the effectiveness of Berberine. However, after I’ve read multiple randomized controlled studies about the effectiveness of Berberine in management of Diabetes type 2, I’ve decided to order it for my mom. She has been battling DM2 for 30+ years with metformin. Around 2 years ago, she decided to completely change her lifestyle (mind you she is 60 y.o.) and give Ketogenic diet a try. For about a year she was doing great; lost 10 lbs, sugar was somewhat under control w/o metformin, but continuously lingered between 105 - 120 am/pm. So, I started her on Berberine 500 mg, 3 X day. She’s been taking 1 cap in am w/breakfast, and 2 caps w/dinner; total 1500 mg/day. She just had her A1C checked 2 days ago and her doctor couldn’t believe the results; it went down from 6.2 to 5.2! So, Thorne Berberine works! It did cause mild side effects from taking it, but nothing she can’t tolerate (e.g. intermittent nausea which doesn’t last long). In addition, she lost a few more pounds of fat and says that she is feeling great. She also had her lipid panel done, so I’m waiting to review her cholesterol to see if Berberine had impact on her LDL and triglycerides.I can’t say if other brands work as well as Thorne b/c she never tried anything else. I’ve been debating which one to order, but I’ve always trusted Thorne and it helped me to narrow my choice. now, it’s on ‘auto ship’ on Amazon :)P.S. She has what’s known as Down Phenomenon, which a very common condition among those w/DM2 ; hormonal up regulation of blood sugar throughout the night, that results in higher BG in AM; for that reason she takes 2 caps w/dinner and so far her am BG stays under a 100.Generally her daily BG ranges from upper 80’s - 90’s in AM to 80’s in PM.WARNING: if you are taking ANY prescription medications, especially blood thinners, PLEASE PLEASE talk to your provider before adding Berberine. Although, it’s technically a herbal supplement, it CAN cause potentially DEADLY drug interactions.

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.

Great product!

DIFFERENT,LOW QUALITY, BIOENGINEERED FORMULATIONThis is not the same formulation. This is no longer a natural product. The active ingredient (barberry root) has been cut by more than half and replaced by phytoestrogens; high omega 6 fillers; and a diluted, opaque, commodified, and bioengineered phantom product far from actual barberry.First I noticed the color of the pill on this reorder was different. Then I noticed that I didn’t feel the immediate effect. (I have been taking this for the last few years. I use it moderately and it’s been highly effective.) That’s when I compared bottles and realized this was an entirely different formulation. (See pics: original excellent high potency extract formulation is on left; what you get now is on the right).DANGEROUS LACK OF TRANSPARENCYI ordered this from my recurring order history. That means this was not posted on Amazon as the new product that it actually is. They slid it in the former product’s slot as if it were always this way. This means the new lesser formulation gets the high rating of the prior, and it also means people like me on reorder get something different *without warning*. Deceptive and dangerous.ACTION ITEMSI do not appreciate the lack of transparency nor the poorer quality product. This WILL be returned. Thorne has lost a loyal long-standing customer.And I have suggested to Amazon that they do the right thing and discontinue the old product record and clarify that this is a different product altogether! If you’re reading this, I suggest you do the same.UPDATEAmazon refunded me without issue. They are pretty good with that and no complaints there. The product listing however has not been updated and a glance of other online suppliers & recent reviews shows the same issue. I conclude then it is Thorne pushing a revised product w/o notice even to the distributors.If you are reading this and also dissatisfied by the inferior product and shady lack of transparency, I suggest you also insist on refund for this product. Money talks. Amazon & Thorne will listen when it hurts their bottom line.