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#8 in Herbal Supplements Third-Party Tested

Thorne Berberine 500mg (60 Capsules)

by Thorne

"Pharmaceutical-grade berberine with NSF Certified for Sport — the cleanest berberine available"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
4,800+
Price Range
$28-34
Servings
60 servings
NSF Certified for SportcGMP
Our Editorial Rating
8.9
Very Good
FormCapsule
SubcategoryBerberine (Blood Sugar, Metabolic Health)
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Overview

Thorne Berberine delivers 500mg of berberine HCl per capsule, manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade standards with NSF Certified for Sport verification. Berberine has emerged as one of the most evidence-backed natural compounds for blood sugar management, with meta-analyses showing effects comparable to metformin in some populations. Thorne's version stands out for purity — no unnecessary fillers, binders, or additives.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Berberine HCl500 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 500mg clinical dose per capsule
  • NSF Certified for Sport — rare for berberine
  • Pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing
  • Clean formula, no fillers
  • Strong evidence base for blood sugar

What Could Be Better

  • Premium price vs budget options
  • 60 capsules lasts 1-2 months
  • GI discomfort if not taken with food
  • Caution with diabetes medications

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Blood sugar management
  • Metabolic health optimization
  • Athletes needing NSF-certified supplements
  • Those wanting pharmaceutical-grade purity

Not Ideal For

  • Budget supplement shoppers
  • Those on diabetes medications without MD guidance
  • Those with GI sensitivity

Our Verdict

8.9/10 — Very Good

The premium berberine choice. NSF Certified for Sport is extremely rare for berberine products, and Thorne's clean formulation with no fillers sets it apart from the crowded market.

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