Firstly, a recent order didn't show up, so after a week, I let BS know, and on the same day, they sent out the order again, free of charge! Excellent! Thank you BS!
Now, I've taken several BS supplements over the last year or so - all good! Berberine is the first I've written a review for because, like many humans, I can be a bit lazy! After doing some research, I bought Berberine to help reduce my fasting glucose levels. I'm a 62 year old post menopausal woman. I don't have Type 2 diabetes but thought it would be sensible to check my glucose levels and that's when I found my level first thing in the morning (before I've eaten) was at a prediabetes level of 6 mmol/l.
I looked at what I was eating, reduced my sugar intake and after taking 2 Berberine daily, one after breakfast and one after my evening meal, my morning fasting glucose level is regularly at 5 mmol/l. In addition, since taking it, I no longer crave any sweet treats, making them really easy to cut out completely, which obviously helps with my fasting glucose level too. To be honest, if all Berberine did was reduce my sugar cravings, I'd be happy!
The other thing I've noticed, and forgive me - this might be too much information - but my intestines have benefited greatly! I've since learned that Berberine improves the gut's microbiome - who knew! In addition, my mental health has improved and again, through my research, I've learned that stable glucose levels and an improve gut microbiome contribute to improved mental health. So, for me, Berberine is a win-win-win!
The only downside is that it tastes very bitter but that can be offset by putting it as far back on the tongue as possible and swallowing it with plenty of water!