Berberine with Ceylon Cinnamon, Turmeric, Milk Thistle, Artichoke, Black Pepper - 60 Count - Pack of 1

EDIT TO ADD: I have more or less stopped checking my blood sugar (I developed an allergy to the adhesive on the sensor). I also eased back on my hardcore adherence to a diabetic diet. I am conscientious about what I eat, but I enjoy occasional ice cream raisin bran, or birthday pie. I don't eat much of anything anymore, and while I don't gorge on pizza or sugary cereals I'm not hyper-focused on avoiding all carbs all the time. I've been without my monitor for about 3 months and was frankly surprised that my A1C has continued to drop! I think if I focus even more on diet--including actually eating (I say, noticing I forgot my lunch at home, which also had my breakfast)--I can probably get my A1C down to "pre- diabetic" within a year--maybe even lower. Admittedly, I switched over to Agobi brand, supposedly 3rd party certified and 25600mg of Berberine. I've got no problem recommending either brand. Berberine seems to work!Also, both brands claim to help work cholesterol. My bad keeps dropping, my good keeps rising, and my overall is looking better. Is not a massive shift, but gradual step- by- stepORIGINAL REVIEW:I have been taking 1800mg of regular Berberine HCL, along with turmeric and cinnamon. This one claims to be a 15:1 ratio on berberine, so a single pill with 200mg of the concentrated extract is equal to 3000mg of regular Berberine. It also has and has turmeric, cinnamon, and milk thistle. I haven't done independent laboratory testing to confirm, but I will say this past week was Thanksgiving. We had two Thanksgiving dinners (both our families are from the same place) and two other family feasts while traveling.I added one of these prior to eating each time, and my blood sugar spiked to 130 instead of its normal 200 after eating anything sweet. While I didn't gorge myself on desserts or carbs, I also didn't avoid them completely. I ate sweet potato casserole (with butter, brown sugar, pineapple, and marshmallows), a small piece of pie, and some other things that were not especially diabetic friendly. I was really surprised that I stayed so low. My morning fasting level was also 90-130--once or twice it went up to 150--which really shocked me. I can't remember the last time I woke up with my blood sugar below 100.I even dropped 10 lbs over the past week while on this! Not eating much between feasts, and walking a lot more than normal likely helped, but normalizing my blood sugars seems to have helped too. My levels stay between 90 and 120. I have less pain. I have more energy. This was the only change to my supplements or meds.To all the people who complain that it's "200 mg" instead of "3000 mg", remember, they explicitly say this is a 15:1 ratio. Several times. In the listing here. On the bottle. All over the place. If you missed that, sorry, but that's on you.Again, I have zero clue if this is precisely what it claims to be in the exact ratio it says it is. I don't know that I plan to stop taking the turmeric and cinnamon (they are higher doses than this claims), but I will plan to replace my regular Berberine with this twice a day--maybe three depending on my sugars.At this point, I am cautiously optimistic that this sucker works. I HOPE to be down another 10 lbs before the end of the year. I feel like if I can drop 10 after that, I might actually be able to say I HAD diabetes. I am DESPARATE to avoid Metformin and the side effects it can cause. I have not noticed any side effects to this supplement so far...again, aside from losing weight, less pain, and more energy. I wish all my meds and supplements had such side effects ;)I'll update this if it stops working, it destroys my liver, I grow a superfluous third nipple, or something else negative...FWIW, I haven't received ANY free gifts, kick backs, or other perquisites from this company or its affiliates. I am just really excited at how much it SEEMS to have helped me this past week.

Good product, uses salon cinnamon which is very healthy for you.Easy to digest capsules.God only knows if it’s working… I’ll have to see over the long run

I’ve been using a line of supplements to help fill in the nutritional gaps in my diet, and I’m really happy with the results! My diet is generally healthy, but there are some key nutrients I don’t always get enough of, and these supplements have made a noticeable difference. I did not see the scale decrease by this supplement alone but noticed a decrease when I incorporated a low carb diet.These supplements have worked seamlessly with my diet to keep my energy levels up and support my overall health. I especially love how they don't leave me feeling sluggish or upset my stomach like some other supplements I’ve tried in the past. They feel like a natural addition to my daily routine, helping me stay on track with my health goals.I’ve noticed improvements in my skin, digestion, and overall well-being. It's reassuring to know that I’m filling in those missing nutrients without having to drastically change my meals. These supplements have really helped me stay balanced, and I feel more energized and healthier overall.If you’re looking for a way to support your diet without making major changes, these supplements are definitely worth considering. They’re a great way to give your body that extra nutritional boost, especially if you're like me and struggle to get everything through food alone! Highly recommend!

I knew something was wrong when my caloric intake was less than 1,500 daily, yet I was gaining—not losing—weight. Even after my doctor got my thyroid issues figured out (Hashimotos), I continued to put on weight. It didn't matter how much I exercised or how little I ate. To say I was depressed is an understatement. My doctor just said it was age, which I refused to believe. I looked pregnant, and it was utterly unacceptable. I have never—ever—had a weight problem, so this was exceptionally difficult for me.Several years ago, I thought I had insulin resistance and decided to look into that again, and gave this supplement a try. I immediately started dropping not only weight but also inches. In less than three months, I was down nearly 40 lbs. and almost my ideal weight. I don't know how many inches, but I was down to size 5 jeans. I may never get into my size 3 jeans again, but I am content with size 5 jeans.On top of that, I have energy, and my confidence is back. This is a miracle supplement, and the price is affordable for everyone! I have shared this with all my friends and family. I am sold for life!

Helped lower my A1C

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This did not help me lower my cholesterol.

Normal size capsules, they are not too large. They are nicely coated so easy to swallow. A request to take only one a day so that makes it easy to take whenever, morning or night. I'm only halfway through the first bottle so I don't know about the effectiveness yet. I asked them working as an appetite suppressant . I have not noticed any energy level change . They're a light brown in color . I don't know how effective they are . However the quality of the pill is good since they are easy to swallow. They do come in a packet of two bottles so that's a great value, and plenty to try them out.