NOW Supplements, Berberine Glucose Support, With MCT Oil, 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 was told this vitamin helps with blood sugar #'s. It absolutely does!!! Love these!

Definitely lowers your A1c with some side effects as mentioned however I found if you take it in the middle of your meal it eliminates the nausea. I have noticed occasional headaches but I’m not certain they are directly related to taking this supplement. It’s well worth the money and my A1c went from 6.1 to 5.8 taking (not as consistently as I should) 2 times a day. I also did not change my diet aside from limiting sweets but I still eat them so it really works! 100% satisfied!

Excellent product for maintaining a steady weight, it gives you a mild full filling all day long with only eating one meal a day, no problems, at 400 mg per day with food of course as all of the YouTube doctors will explain, no side effects at all and easily can drop 2 to 3 pounds per week

This worked instantly and amazingly for appetite and craving control, but unfortunately I had to stop taking it due to severe headaches, irritability and depression. I tried taking it at different times of day to alleviate these symptoms as I thought they might be due to low blood sugar but they were too severe to continue.

Amazing Quality I’m very impressed with NOW Foods Berberine Glucose Support! The combination of 400 mg of berberine HCl and 700 mg of MCT oil makes this a convenient and well-designed formula. I appreciate NOW Foods’ reputation for quality, transparency, and testing. I’ve been looking for a high-quality berberine supplement to support healthy glucose metabolism, and this product definitely stands out. The softgels are easy to take, and having the MCT oil included is a great added feature. Excellent product, trusted brand, and a great formula! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely one I would recommend to anyone looking for a quality berberine supplement.

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 took berberine, working my way up to 1200 each day, spread over two meals. (I don't eat breakfast.) I had no gastrointestinal issues or common side effects, and I assume it worked for my cholesterol, etc., though I did not have it tested in the time I was taking it. So I believe it to be safe and likely helpful for many people, and that's why I give it three stars. But... I have been on an oral birth control pill for years for several reasons, and with no break (placebo week), also for several reasons. Occasionally I have light spotting for a day or two. I had read, when researching berberine, that it was theorized that it could interfere with oral birth control because of the mechanism of how they are both processed by the body. (Therefore, it should not affect the shot, the patch, IUDs, or other non oral options.) But no one has done a study on it, so I decided to risk it. Five days after I began taking berberine I had my first real period since I last took a break from birth control. It came so soon after I started taking the berberine, I figured maybe it's just a fluke, and I'd keep going and see if it happened again, while using other measures as needed. Sure enough, time comes, and it happens again. Regular cycle. Regular period. Still taking oral bc with no break. This SHOULD NOT be happening! So it *has* to be the berberine. It's the only thing I changed. So, all that to say: women, beware. Just like St. John's Wort can interfere, so can berberine. I think it's time someone does a study to prove it so it's not just my anecdote, but if you're on oral birth control and you don't want to be a mom, either find a different supplement or use another form of prevention!

I am losing weight with exercise and portion control

Buen producto y excelente servicio de entrega.

It's been a week now I am taking the berberine I can feel there is a difference in my body. Am pretty happy with my purchase

Now Foods means a lot. High quality, good price.

A una semana de tomarlo, se dieron excelentes resultados, mi glucosa bajo a 98, cuándo con XiuDuo no era menor de 120.... Muy contenta!!!