EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
6.2 /10
AVERAGE Confidence: 54%
GREENPEOPLE Berberine Supplement with Ceylon Cinnamon - Berberine 1500mg Activates AMPK & GLP-1 Berberine HCL Capsules with Bitter Melon/Artichoke Extracts & Natural Herbs for Immune Support 60 Count B0DRV6W92P
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CONSIDER AVERAGE
A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker formulation coherence makes better alternatives worth comparing.
Best for
Buyers comparing price and availability and okay with a middle-of-the-pack option.
Consider another option if
You care a lot about ingredient quality and effectiveness.
Score breakdown
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Dosage 6.0 Evidence 9.1 Bioavailability 2.7 Safety 9.0 Excipients 10.0 Transparency 5.8 Coherence 2.0
Acceptable dosing, but not standout
Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).
Score summary Berberine: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A). The main limitation is that bitter-melon: below clinically studied range.
Strengths
Berberine: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)
Zinc: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)
Weaknesses
Bitter-melon: below clinically studied range
Formula coherence is weak: diluted, decorative or overly complex
Ceylon-cinnamon: below clinically studied range
Final verdict
A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker formulation coherence makes better alternatives worth comparing.
Ingredient Analysis & Evidence A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.
Berberine
Within effective range
Scientific evidence Strong ✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence
Strong contributor: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.
Scientific evidence
Meta-analysis
Lan et al. meta-analysis berberine and lipid profile
Journal of Ethnopharmacology • 2015
PMID: 26448206.0
Meta-analysis
Dong et al. meta-analysis berberine and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Metabolism • 2012
PMID: 22162995.0
Bitter Melon
Below effective threshold
Scientific evidence Strong ⚠ Limited evidence exists, and dose is below effective threshold
This is a limiting factor: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.
Scientific evidence
Meta-analysis
Fuangchan et al. meta-analysis bitter melon and type 2 diabetes
Journal of Ethnopharmacology • 2011
PMID: 23777923.0
Zinc
Within effective range Form not declared
Scientific evidence Strong ✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence
This is a limiting factor: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.
Scientific evidence
Meta-analysis
Singh & Das Cochrane review zinc for common cold
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • 2011
PMID: 22553186.0
RCT
Prasad et al. RCT zinc supplementation and testosterone in elderly men
Nutrition • 1996
PMID: 8875519.0
Ceylon Cinnamon
Below effective threshold
Scientific evidence Limited ⚠ Dose is below commonly used clinical ranges
This is a limiting factor: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.
Clinical dosing guidance
Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.
Min effective: 1000 mg Optimal: 2000 mg Upper: 4000 mg Grade: B
GREEN TEA
Limited clinical baseline
Scientific evidence Limited Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies
Adequate, but not a key strength: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.
No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.
GREENPEOPLE Berberine Supplement with Ceylon Cinnamon - Berberine 1500mg Activates AMPK & GLP-1 Berberine HCL Capsules with Bitter Melon/Artichoke Extracts & Natural Herbs for Immune Support 60 Count Warnings & notes Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.
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Bitter Melon dose looks below clinically effective levels
Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.
Warning ⚠
Formula design looks less coherent than stronger alternatives
The formulation appears less focused than better-built options.
Note !
Ceylon Cinnamon dose looks below clinically effective levels
Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.
Warning Methodology Read our methodology overview to understand how SuppScoreLab combines multiple scientific dimensions into one practical score.
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