Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes And Dyslipidemia With The Natural Plant Alkaloid Berberine
| Effect | None |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 116 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Overweight |
Berberine in isolation at 1g for 3 months was able to reduce triglycerides and fasting glucose levels in type II diabetics. Total cholesterol and LDL also decreased, and an increase in glucose disposal rate was seen.
Insulin sensitivity showed a trend for improvement, but did not reach statistical significance.
