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Protocol For Life Balance
Glucose Management With Berberine HCl
1 Softgel × 3/day · 90 servings · $0.44/serving
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Ingredients (3)
Berberine HCl
100%Dose/day
1200 mg
Target
500–1500 mg
Form
Standard
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) Oil
42%Dose/day
2100 mg
Target
5000–15000 mg
Form
Premium
Capric Acid
14%Dose/day
714 mg
Target
5000–15000 mg
Form
Premium
Other Ingredients (5)
Caramel ColorColor
Class III and IV caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in 2011 (Monograph Vol. 101). California Prop 65 lists 4-MEI as a known carcinogen; products delivering >29 mcg/day require a cancer warning label. NTP TR-535 (2007) found 4-MEI caused lung tumors in mice. Major cola brands (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) voluntarily reformulated 2012-2014 to reduce 4-MEI below California thresholds. Because labels never specify Class I (sugar + heat only, safer) vs Class III/IV (ammonia-process, contains 4-MEI), consumers cannot verify which they're consuming. Combined with the additive's purely cosmetic purpose, the risk:benefit ratio is unfavorable for any supplement.
BeeswaxCoating
Natural wax produced by honeybees, used as a coating and binding agent in softgels and tablets
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
Purified WaterSolvent
Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Take with meals — its glucose effects act on the food you're eating. Usually split 2–3 times daily.
With food
Split into 3 doses across the day
On the label
Take 1 softgel 3 times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$40.00
Pricier than 90% of 54 MCT oil supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.