5.0 out of 5 stars Genuinely Honest Review

E.C. · 10 June 2022

I've been taking these for a few months - always before any food that contains carbs and/or sugar. I continued with my normal eating habits alongside taking these. At first nothing happened then at around 6 weeks my clothes got noticeably baggier. I can really tell that I've lost weight. I'm a female in her late 50s and have been finding it difficult to lose weight as I've always been big and have been worried about becoming diabetic. These are the closest thing to a miracle weight loss pill. For the people who have reviewed and said they do nothing - stick with it. Give it around 6 weeks and see the difference. I'm over the moon !!! This is my third purchase of these and this particular brand works for me. I tried another brand which a bought on Bolo and their pills were white whereas these Good State ones are yellow. I looked online and discovered that berberine is yellow - not white. I don't know what was in the other maker's pills but I binned them as they didn't work (my weight plateaued) My weight loss continues. I have lost 21 lbs. in around 5 months. I started at 14 stone and I'm now down to just under 12.5 stone. I started using Berberine at the beginning of March 2022 and it's now 13th August. I have recommended Berberine to my friends. My advice - buy , stick with it , be as happy as I am. :-) BTW this review has not been influenced by the seller at all!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Reduced my glucose reading in 4 weeks

T. · 29 April 2017

I am as sceptical as can be when it comes to supplements and natural remedies. I bought some multi sticks to test my urine because of continuous lower back pain which didn't seem to shift with painkillers. I tested over a number of days, 3 times a day and nearly every time there was a reading of elevated glucose.A friend suggested I try these and as I didn't want to take any more medication I thought they were worth a try. After 4 weeks I have retested my urine 3 times a day for three days and every time it has been zero glucose. As well as that my lower back pain is 75% improved.I will continue to take them and monitor the results to see if it is a long term improvement.

4.0 out of 5 stars A good metformin replacement.

A.C. · 14 April 2022

I started taking berberine almost 2 years ago to replace metformin. I take 1 of these 15 minutes prior to eating along with turmeric, cinnamon , acv and bitter melon supplements . 2 hours after eating my blood sugar levels barely rise above what they were prior to eating. These are not the easiest to swallow and taking 3 a day they don't last a month so not a cheap alternative to metformin which is feely prescribed. I now only take one if my meal is above 10 carbs which suits my low carb diet and means these last 2 months now .I would definitely recommend berberine and if your fasting blood sugar levels are high then taking one of these before going to bed can help lower your morning level as it did mine when testing them for a week just to see the outcome. I find these do stick in your throat when swallowing so drink plenty of water and there is no after taste .

5.0 out of 5 stars Significant moment after 4 weeks - sudden dislike of sweet things

S. · 29 July 2025

I have been having these tablets for 4 weeks now. Although they are quite big capsules, I didn't have any trouble swallowing them. There weren't any instructions with the tablets but I take one before a meal, three times a day.I hadn't really noticed any change really until yesterday when I had a significant moment. Although I am not a big drinker, I do like an occasional glass of cider. I was at a friends house and was offered a glass of cider. When I tasted it, I was revolted, it just tasted sickly sweet and synthetic. I couldn't drink it and had to pour it down the sink when my friend wasn't looking. Today, I am noticing more and more that I am not craving anything sweet at all. If this continues, it will be the best value for money supplement.

3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars

A.M. · 12 January 2018

Good supplement, ideal for using as a rotational supplement with other ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars Berberine works!

T. · 1 August 2016

These work. I bought them to control acne, which it did - not 100%, but acceptable. Besides, although it was not my purpose, I have lost some stubborn fat, without even trying. I noticed that berberine makes me feel less hungry and reduces cravings for sweet foods.Before using it I would suggest to do some research and use a careful approach. I'm using it alongside a probiotic supplement. I've started at 3 caplets a day, as recommended, but it proved too much for me (in terms of interstinal reaction) and I had to reduce to 2 (I'm not a large person).So, I found it quite satisfactory, once I figured out the correct dosage.Again, if you want to try berberine, do your research as it's not just a straightforward supplement and it may be a good solution for your problem.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle laxative

S. · 29 November 2020

These work well. They soften the stool and it is so much easier then to pass. They do not overpurge or give you runny stools. I fo not take them continually, just for a few days to get things moving. Then all is good for quite a while. Then when needed I take them again. I would definitely recommend these. Having had a prolapse surgically repaired it is important for me not to strain when passing a stool. This works perfectly.

2.0 out of 5 stars No noticeable difference

S.a.m.i.C. · 14 December 2023

I did not notice any difference in blood sugar readings. No other changes noticed.

Works very good to lower blood sugar without adverse effects.

H.R.R. · 19 June 2014

I had just started Berberine when my doc put me back on Glucophague XL. Needless to say the side effects with the metformin are awful. Lack of energy, muscle aches, GI upset, bloating and fluid retention. After some tinkering, I found I could take 400 mg of Berberine 30 minutes before a meal and have better coverage on my blood sugar than using the metformin. So, I stopped the metformin and am now using Berberine completely. My Hga1C is 6.2% and blood sugars are rarely above 120. I do watch my diet and exercise; that is essential for a diabetic...but am really happy with the Berberine. I don't know if it would help someone else as it has helped me and one should consult their doctor before they add this to their plan of care.

Great

M. · 29 April 2014

I have been taking med for diabetes for over two years with trouble keeping my blood sugar under control.After a friend told me about berberine that he use I tried it and have been able to stop using my meds.My blood sugar is under control. THIS MY NOT WORK FOR EVERYONE BUT WROTH A TRY.

Four Stars

d.h. · 21 March 2015

I like the product. I does give me a mid-day boost without making me jittery.

Good product, beats metformin over all

B. · 2 September 2014

Good product, beats metformin over all. Take 800mg with ALA at each meal. Was hyperglycemic for 10+yrs as a T2D. Blood sugar approaching the normal range with 2 or three high protein, low carb, AND HIGHER FAT MEALS PER DAY.

Look Berberine up on the NIH site

P. · 12 July 2014

It's so hard to tell with supplements like this if they are doing anything or not. My individual blood sugar measurements may have been slightly lower while taking this, but it doesn't show in the A1C. The studies have looked promising so I'll keep taking Berberine of some kind. I don't think this brand will end up any different from the others, but I'm switching brands to see another brand has more effect.