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Swanson

Berberine Plus with Bitter Melon & Milk Thistle

2 Capsules · 30 servings · $0.58/serving

55 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
61
Safety
87
Final score
55/100

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

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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.