Isoquinoline alkaloid
Berberine
Bright yellow capsule contents
Typical Strength
500–1500 mg/day
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₂₀H₁₈NO₄⁺
Mol. Weight
336.36 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Plant alkaloid that activates AMPK — the same metabolic master switch as metformin — improving insulin sensitivity, glucose handling, and lipid profiles. A botanical option in metabolic support protocols.
Did you know?
Berberine's vivid yellow color has made it a natural dye for centuries — and it's the pigment that stains the roots of goldenseal and barberry.
What compounding can change
When Berberine is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.