{"title":"Berberine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e berberine is a plant alkaloid found in goldenseal, barberry and related species. The capsules below differ mainly in how much berberine each capsule holds and how many you take a day, so compare the label before you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBerberine supplements compared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLabel directions (adults)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nfh-berberine-sap-90-capsules-canada\"\u003eNFH Berberine SAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg berberine hydrochloride (\u003cem\u003eBerberis aristata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 capsule 3 times a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nfh-berberine-sap-500-mg-60-capsules\"\u003eNFH Berberine SAP 500 mg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg berberine hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollow the label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/berberine-evail-60-capsules\"\u003eDesigns for Health Berberine-Evail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerberine in Evail delivery form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 capsule daily with a meal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/berberine-blood-sugar-support\"\u003eBioclinic Naturals Berberine 500 mg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg berberine (vegetarian capsule)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollow the label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount per capsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg capsules are taken several times a day; 500 mg capsules hold more per capsule. Check the daily total on the label, not just the number on the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensed in Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e look for the NPN on the bottle. Berberine-Evail lists NPN 80077030. Our guide shows \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-check-npn-din-health-canada-database\"\u003ehow to check an NPN\u003c\/a\u003e on Health Canada's database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabelled uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berberine-Evail's label says it helps to support healthy glucose and lipid metabolism. Read each product's own label for its approved uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to talk to a doctor or pharmacist first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are pregnant or breastfeeding: the NFH Berberine SAP and Berberine-Evail labels say not to use them, and the NFH Berberine SAP 500 mg page says it is not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou take diabetes, cholesterol or other prescription medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a kidney disorder or blood pressure problems (NFH Berberine SAP label).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-herbal-products\"\u003eNatural Herbal Products\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heart-health\"\u003eHeart Health\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nfh\"\u003eNFH range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral information, not medical advice. Always read and follow the product label.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"berberine-blood-sugar-support","title":"Bioclinic Naturals Berberine 500 mg – Blood Sugar Support, 90 Veg Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eBioclinic Naturals Berberine is a berberine capsule supplement providing 500 mg of berberine per vegetarian capsule (90 capsules per bottle). Other ingredients and directions are not listed, so check the bottle label before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBerberine: 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVegetarian capsule. Other ingredients and directions are not listed; check the bottle label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heart-health\"\u003eHeart Health\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/canprev-blood-sugar-support-120-vegetarian-capsules\"\u003eCanPrev Blood Sugar Support, 120 Vegetarian Capsules\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioclinic Naturals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53002035298613,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/Bioclinic-Naturals-Berberine-500-mg-___-Blood-Sugar-Support-90-Veg-Capsules.jpg?v=1781245223"},{"product_id":"nfh-berberine-sap-90-capsules-canada","title":"NFH Berberine SAP, 90 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eNFH Berberine SAP contains 300 mg of berberine hydrochloride (from \u003cem\u003eBerberis aristata\u003c\/em\u003e) in each capsule. This bottle holds 90 capsules, 30 days at the label dose of 3 capsules a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal ingredient (per capsule)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBerberine hydrochloride (\u003cem\u003eBerberis aristata\u003c\/em\u003e): 300 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients are listed on the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: take 1 capsule 3 times a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have a kidney disorder or blood pressure problems. If you take prescription medication, including diabetes medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children. Read and follow the label directions and cautions. For the terms used on the label, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supplement-label-glossary\"\u003eSupplement Label Glossary\u003c\/a\u003e, and to look up the NPN on the package, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-check-npn-din-health-canada-database\"\u003eHow to Check an NPN or DIN on Health Canada's Database\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nfh\"\u003eNFH range\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-herbal-products\"\u003eNatural Herbal Products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NFH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53002012688693,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/NFH-Berberine-SAP-90-Capsules.jpg?v=1781062847"},{"product_id":"berberine-evail-60-capsules","title":"Berberine-Evail®, 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerberine-Evail uses Evail delivery technology to make berberine easier for the body to absorb than standard berberine powder. Berberine is a plant compound widely studied for its role in glucose and lipid metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to support healthy glucose metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to support healthy lipid metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to support cardiovascular health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: 1 capsule daily with a meal, or as directed on the label or by your health care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have diabetes, take blood sugar or cholesterol medication, or take any other prescription medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-free and dairy-free; non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNPN 80077030\u003c\/strong\u003e (licensed by Health Canada)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold in Canada by Healthy Hub as an authorized retailer. Always read and follow the directions on the product label.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs for Health","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53395950862645,"sku":"BEV060-CN","price":78.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/4a1d3ca47742cdeeeab65d9a960c403f31a6dee9-4000x4000_26d930a8-ea86-4b46-b9ad-a4a725ae1fb5.png?v=1787584192"},{"product_id":"nfh-berberine-sap-500-mg-60-capsules","title":"NFH Berberine SAP 500 mg, 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eNFH Berberine SAP 500 mg provides 500 mg of berberine hydrochloride per capsule, for metabolic support alongside diet and lifestyle changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout berberine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerberine is a plant alkaloid found in goldenseal, barberry and related species, with a long history of use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Research has focused on its activation of AMPK, an enzyme sometimes called the body's metabolic master switch, which is thought to underlie effects on blood sugar, lipid and cholesterol metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults supporting healthy blood sugar and cholesterol alongside diet changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople already using metabolic-support supplements as part of a broader plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e60 vegetable capsules per bottle. Non-GMO, and made without gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, or artificial preservatives. Read and follow the label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerberine can interact with medications metabolized by the liver, including some diabetes and cholesterol medications, so check with a healthcare practitioner before combining them. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Mild digestive upset is the most commonly reported effect and usually eases with food. Store in a cool, dry place, and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-herbal-products\"\u003eNatural Herbal Products\u003c\/a\u003e. Related product: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nfh-curcumin-sap-60-capsules-canada\"\u003eNFH Curcumin SAP, 60 Capsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NFH","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53426943754549,"sku":null,"price":48.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/NFHBerberineSAP500mg.png?v=1788055079"}],"url":"https:\/\/healthyhub.ca\/collections\/berberine.oembed","provider":"Healthy Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}