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Ingredients (3)
Berberine HCl
100%Dose
500 mg
Target
500–1500 mg
Form
Standard
Bitter Melon Fruit Extract
100%Dose
500 mg
Target
500–2000 mg
Form
—
Milk Thistle Seed Extract
100%Dose
250 mg
Target
150–600 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (5)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Magnesium Carbonate (excipient)Anticaking Agent
Magnesium carbonate used as an anti-caking, flow, and drying agent.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
GelatinCapsule
Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells
How to Take It
Take it anytime
What's in this absorbs poorly without a fat-containing meal — take it with one.
With a meal containing fat
On the label
As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day with food and water.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$17.39
Cheaper than 89% of 90 berberine HCl 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.