Insights about berberine (Qualy #52)

Well SupportedPeter Attia observes significant improvements in LDL levels in some patients with high LDL who may overexpress PCSK9 when using berberine.

Partially SupportedMetformin does not appear to possess the same LDL-lowering effect in patients as berberine does.

Partially SupportedBerberine is a non-prescription compound that mimics the actions of Metformin and activates the AMPK pathway.

Partially SupportedBerberine is a weak AMPK activator that decreases hepatic glucose output by signaling the liver to produce less glucose.

Not Supported