EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
5.9/10
AVERAGE

Confidence: 90%

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Decision summary

CONSIDERAVERAGE

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.

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 label clarity and want fewer unknowns.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

3.7/10

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 formula coherence is weak: diluted, decorative or overly complex.

Strengths

The formula stays relatively clean on excipients
The supporting evidence profile is relatively strong
Label transparency is better than average

Weaknesses

Formula coherence is weak: diluted, decorative or overly complex
Bergamot: below clinically studied range

Final verdict

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.

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.

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

Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies

Solid but not a standout: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.

No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.

ℹ Dose is within established clinical ranges, but lacks direct studies

One of the weaker points: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.

Clinical dosing guidance

Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.

Min effective: 15 mgOptimal: 500 mgUpper: 3000 mgGrade: A

⚠ Dose is below commonly used clinical ranges

One of the weaker points: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.

Clinical dosing guidance

Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.

Min effective: 500 mgOptimal: 1000 mgUpper: 2000 mgGrade: B

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.

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Warnings & notes

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

Formula design looks less coherent than stronger alternatives

The formulation appears less focused than better-built options.

Note
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Bergamot 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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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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