Psyllium vs Berberine

Psyllium vs Berberine Comparison, Similarities & Differences

Psyllium		Berberine
		Berberine is a compound extracted from a variety of herbs including European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree tumeric. It is being supplemented for its anti-diabetic effects, which rival the potency of some pharmaceuticals. Also, it might be able to kill bacteria thus being an effective treatment to trachoma, a bacterial infection that frequently causes blindness.
Tradenames Fiber Psyllium, Plantago ispaghula, Plantago ovata
Dose 5g No dosage data available		2,000mg No dosage data available
Side Effects Using psyllium in recommended amounts is generally safe.		In pregnant women, Berberine is able to cross the placenta and might harm the fetus causing Kernicterus thus, this supplemet should not be taken by them.
Classification
Total Users There are no users taking this supplement.		There are no users taking this supplement.
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Evidence-Based Effects Blood Glucose - Decreased HDL-C - Decreased HbA1c - Decreased Total Cholesterol - Decreased		Blood Glucose - Decreased HDL-C - Increased HbA1c - Decreased IGF-1 (aka Insulin-like growth factor-1) - Decreased LDL-C - Decreased Total Cholesterol - Decreased Triglycerides - Decreased
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Commonly Paired With		No data available
Price & Brand Certified Pick: Psyllium Cost: $11.95 Buy Psyllium		Certified Pick: Berberine Cost: $29.25 Buy Berberine
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