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"Great product! Easy to take, has had a positive impact on my symptoms, and affordable!"
Allegra S, Verified buyerBerberine
Berberine may help improve insulin resistance and, with its anti-inflammatory properties, counteract chronic low-grade inflammation - two key factors often seen in PCOS*.
- Easily incorporate Berberine into your routine with small, easy-to-swallow capsules
- Providing 500mg of berberine hydrochloride per serving
- With added ginger root & black pepper to enhance nutrient absorption (bioavailability)*
Product Highlights
- Easily incorporate Berberine into your routine and maintain consistency with small, easy-to-swallow capsules
- Provides 500mg of berberine hydrochloride per serving
- Blended with ginger root (20:1 providing 600mg) and black pepper (125mg) to enhance nutrient absorption
Berberine is a natural alkaloid found in medicinal herbs that is showing great promise in lowering insulin levels and improving insulin resistance - two critical factors influencing PCOS-related metabolic outcomes*. According to recent studies, berberine could even outperform traditional treatments in various key areas, including body fat, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, and hormonal status*.
Berberine also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may counteract chronic low-grade inflammation that often leads to joint pain and headaches*.
Why Choose Berberine Over Inositol?
Although Inositol and Berberine both show promise in addressing insulin resistance*, there are some key differences:
- Berberine may be more effective for managing weight and improving body composition*.
- Inositol is pregnancy and breastfeeding-safe, whereas berberine is not.
- Inositol can be taken long-term, whereas berberine requires breaks for sustainable use.
Ingredients (per serve): Berberine extract (500mg), ginger root powder (25mg), black pepper extract (125mg).
Other ingredients: HPMC capsule shell, magnesium stearate.
Berberine & Ginger Complex is a careful blend of berberine, ginger root and black pepper. Each individual ingredient complements the next which, in turn, may enhance nutrient absorption*.
- Berberine may be beneficial in addressing the chronic low-grade inflammation often associated with PCOS.*
- Berberine acts as an insulin sensitizer, potentially improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.*
- Berberine may lead to improvements in body composition, helping with weight management and reducing waist circumference*
- Berberine may improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes*
- Berberine may have potential benefits for gut health*
- Ginger root may regulate intestinal function to facilitate nutrient absorption*
- Safe whilst TTC
- NOT Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
- Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
Disclaimer
*FDA regulations strictly prohibit the use of therapeutic or medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*The information and products presented on this website are not intended as a substitute for the advice or medical care of a qualified physician. No action should be taken solely on its content. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment.
*Dietary supplements supplied by Health & Balance Vitamins Pty Ltd should always be consumed as part of a holistic plan that incorporates nutrition, exercise, stress management and quality sleep. We do not recommend using this product in the absence of the aforementioned lifestyle factors.
*This product is a dietary supplement.
References
Ionescu, O. M., Frincu, F., Mehedintu, A., Plotogea, M., Cirstoiu, M., Petca, A., ... & Mehedintu, C. (2023). Berberine—A Promising Therapeutic Approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Infertile/Pregnant Women. Life, 13(1), 125.
Xia, Q., Wang, W., Liu, Z., Xiao, J., Qiao, C., Zhao, Y., ... & Wang, D. (2022). New insights into mechanisms of berberine in alleviating reproductive disorders of polycystic ovary syndrome: Anti-inflammatory properties. European Journal of Pharmacology, 175433.
Mishra, N., Verma, R., & Jadaun, P. (2022). Study on the effect of berberine, myoinositol, and metformin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective randomised study. Cureus, 14(1).
Wei, W., Zhao, H., Wang, A., Sui, M., Liang, K., Deng, H., ... & Guan, Y. (2012). A clinical study on the short-term effect of berberine in comparison to metformin on the metabolic characteristics of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. European journal of endocrinology, 166(1), 99-105.
Kesarwani, K., & Gupta, R. (2013). Bioavailability enhancers of herbal origin: An overview. Asian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine, 3(4), 253-266.
Habtemariam, S. (2020). Berberine pharmacology and the gut microbiota: A hidden therapeutic link. Pharmacological research, 155, 104722.
Can Berberine be taken with birth control?
Yes
Can it be combined with Inositol or Balance?
Yes
Can Berberine be taken long-term?
There is information out there that Berberine should be taken for no more than six months however there are no studies confirming this is the case. To be safe, we do recommend taking a month break about every 6 months still.
Take 1 capsule per day, ideally in the mornings.