EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
6.3/10
AVERAGE

Confidence: 90%

Puritan's Pride Berberine and Cinnamon

Puritan's Pride Berberine and Cinnamon

B0971P5P31

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Decision summary

CONSIDERAVERAGE

A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing 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 quality

3.1/10

Dosing looks weaker than ideal

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

The formula stays relatively clean on excipients. The main limitation is that cinnamon: below clinically studied range.

Strengths

The formula stays relatively clean on excipients
The formulation has a clearer overall purpose
The supporting evidence profile is relatively strong

Weaknesses

Cinnamon: below clinically studied range

Final verdict

A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing 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.

ℹ Evidence is strong, but dose is below the optimal range

One of the weaker points: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects. 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

⚠ Moderate evidence exists, but dose is below effective threshold

A clear drag on the formula: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Allen et al. meta-analysis cinnamon and fasting blood glucose

Journal of Medicinal Food • 2013

PMID: 22210112.0

Puritan's Pride Berberine and Cinnamon

Puritan's Pride Berberine and Cinnamon

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Cinnamon dose looks below clinically effective levels

Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.

Warning

Methodology

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This evaluation is based on the product label and declared Supplement Facts available at review time. It does not verify laboratory-tested composition, purity, or batch-level quality. This content is educational and not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal health decisions. Affiliate disclosure: SuppScoreLab may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon links.

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