A plant-based dietary supplement is often mentioned in connection with metabolism and weight loss, but how significant is its actual effect?

You might have seen this compound on the shelves of your local pharmacy. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, berberine is now commonly stocked as a supplement at stores in the United States. Beyond ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Based on most clinical trials, the blood sugar-lowering effect of berberine was observed in about three months.The findings on the effect of ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.