Diabetes: the best supplement to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels by at least a quarter

Studies have shown that berberine supplement keeps blood sugar at bay, can reduce blood sugars by 26%

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For those suffering from diabetes it is essential to keep blood sugar under control first of all through the diet. But science is trying to figure out if there are new substances that can help maintain the right blood sugar levels. A natural supplement could actually offer promising results and reduce concentrations by 26%.

Let's talk about the berberine of which some studies have highlighted the powerful effects in terms of blood sugar reduction. It is an alkaloid found in various plants such as grapes, barberry and hydraste.

Taking 500 mg of berberine three times a day appears to improve the control of blood sugar and other markers of type 2 diabetes as well as taking 1500 mg of the diabetes drug Metformin.

And when taken together, metformin and berberine work synergistically for even better glucose control. 

In a series of three studies, using about one gram of berberine per day for 1-3 months in people with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes, it was shown that fasting blood glucose decreased by 17-26%.

Incidentally, some evidence suggests that the same berberine supplement may reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in type II diabetics and possibly lead to a small increase in HDL ("good") cholesterol.

However, it must be specified that berberine has a high potential for interaction with drugs, in some cases even serious. This is a generally safe supplement in normal doses, but more long-term research on its safety is needed. 

More than ever, therefore, it is good to avoid doing it yourself, always asking your doctor for advice before using any type of supplement.

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Source: PubMed / Examine

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