Berberine Metabolic vs Murraya koenigii

Berberine activates AMPK (the metabolic master switch), reducing blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering LDL cholesterol; clinical evidence rivals metformin.

South Asian culinary herb with significant anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Berberine, Berbamine, Oxyacanthine, Karachine

carbazole alkaloids, mahanine, koenimbine, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Blood sugar management in Asian traditional medicine, Liver and digestive disorders, Antimicrobial use

diabetes, hair loss, digestion, anemia, diarrhea

Type 2 diabetes management (clinical evidence rivals metformin), Cholesterol and triglyceride reduction, AMPK activation and weight management

anti-diabetic, cholesterol lowering, hair growth, digestive stimulant

500mg three times daily before meals

Fresh leaves daily as food; 1-2g powder 2x/day

Hypoglycemia risk with diabetes medications – monitor blood glucose, Avoid in pregnancy (uterine stimulant), Avoid with neonates

hypoglycemia medications, anticoagulants

GI disturbance, Constipation, Hypoglycemia

hypoglycemia with high doses