Thorne | Berberine

Berberine provides nutritional support for maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promoting GI microbial balance, and supporting healthy metabolism.*

Berberine is a well-researched botanical with a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices. Thorne’s high-quality berberine products contain the most researched form – berberine HCl – alongside the highly absorbable berberine phytosome, thus offering a wide range of health and wellness benefits.*

Support for Metabolic Health*

• Supports healthy metabolism in several ways*
• Promotes healthy blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity*
• Maintains already healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels*

Support for Weight Management*

• Studies have shown that Berberine can be effective in helping maintain a healthy body weight*
• Helps decrease abdominal fat and waist:hip ratio*
• Supports metabolism of fat in the liver*
• Benefits body composition*

Support for GI Health*

• Supports beneficial bacterial balance in the gut*
• Helps to maintain a healthy microbiome*
• Benefits diversity of intestinal flora*

Additional Nutritional Support*

• Supports healthy metabolism of fats and carbs*
• Promotes hormone balance*
• Promotes healthy skin*

FAQs

Is Berberine right for me?

Thorne Berberine may be right for you if you’re looking to support healthy blood sugar metabolism, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function, including maintaining normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels already within a healthy range.*

What testing does Thorne complete for Berberine?

We test each ingredient in Berberine for identity, purity, and potency to ensure every ingredient and finished product meet our strict quality standards at the time of manufacture and up to the product’s expiration date. This includes checking for contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and harmful microbes. When the product carries the NSF Contents Certified mark, it means it has been third-party tested and certified according to strict standards for quality, safety, and label claims.

Does berberine help with weight loss?

Some studies demonstrate that the berberine plant may support healthy weight management and body composition as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle, though results vary and it isn’t a replacement for medical approaches to weight loss.*

Does berberine cause digestive side effects?

Berberine is generally well-tolerated, but mild digestive side effects such as gas, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation can occur in some people, especially when starting supplementation.

When will I see results from Berberine?

Everyone’s body is different, and therefore the timeframe can vary depending on your individual health, lifestyle, and the type of supplements you're taking. Supplements work gradually to support long-term health.