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Many studies show that berberine can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes In fact, its effectiveness is comparable to the popular diabetes drug metformin (Glucophage) It seems to work via multiple different mechanisms Cholesterol-lowering Effect Decreases insulin resistance, making the blood sugar lowering hormone insulin more effective

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