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Plant alkaloid that activates AMPK, supports blood sugar and cholesterol
We rank Berberine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Berberine is a plant alkaloid, which is a naturally occurring compound found in certain plants. It works by activating AMPK, a protein that acts like a master switch in the body to regulate energy and metabolism.
It is primarily used to support healthy blood sugar levels and manage cholesterol. By activating the AMPK switch, it helps the body process glucose and fats more efficiently.
To create the supplement, the compound is extracted from the roots or stems of specific plants using solvents. This extract is then purified and dried into a concentrated powder, which is either put into capsules or pressed into tablets.
The cost is generally mid-range. This is because the raw plant materials must be sourced and processed through a specific extraction method, which is more involved than producing simple synthetic vitamins but less expensive than rare, high-tech compounds.
| Purpose | Typical studied dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| type 2 diabetes | 1000 to 1500 mg per day (administered as 500 mg per dose, 2 to 3 times daily) | established |
| metabolic syndrome | 1500 mg per day (administered as 500 mg per dose, 3 times daily) | established |
| dyslipidemia | 2500 mg daily | emerging |
| gastrointestinal infections | 0.1 grams taken 1 to 3 times per day | established |
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Plant alkaloid that activates AMPK, supports blood sugar and cholesterol
We rank Berberine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.