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Berberine vs Metformin

Comparison of berberine and metformin in terms of their effectiveness in lowering blood glucose levels

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Jan 14, 2026
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What randomized trials compare berberine or bitter melon directly with metformin in type 2 diabetes?

Randomized trials directly comparing berberine with metformin include a small 3-month pilot (Yin et al.) that randomized newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients to berberine or metformin and found co...

Jan 14, 2026
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What randomized controlled trials have compared herbal nutraceutical supplements versus metformin or placebo for lowering HbA1c, and what were their sample sizes and outcomes?

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have tested several herbal nutraceuticals—most extensively berberine—and a handful of multiherb formulas against placebo and, less often, against metformin; the evi...

Jan 18, 2026

How does berberine compare with metformin for glycemic control in randomized trials?

Randomized trials and pooled analyses show that berberine produces meaningful short-term reductions in HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and postprandial glucose that are frequently similar in magni...

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