Taking berberine 30 minutes before eating a meal high in carbs can help lower the spike in blood sugar that happens afterward.
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Taking berberine 30 minutes before eating a meal high in carbs can help lower the spike in blood sugar that happens afterward.
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Berberine, when administered 30 minutes prior to carbohydrate-rich meals, reduces the magnitude of postprandial blood glucose elevation in humans.
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3 studies
Study: A Pilot Crossover Study of Berberine and its Short-Term Effects on Blood Glucose Levels in Healthy Volunteers
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