Supplement × Supplement·a caution·Insufficient evidence

Berberine + HGH Fragment 176-191

Caution Insufficient evidence

Berberine can lower glucose and may confound glucose interpretation if an unapproved metabolic peptide is used.

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Pair type
Caution
Evidence
Insufficient
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionInsufficient evidence

What is happening. Berberine can lower glucose and may confound glucose interpretation if an unapproved metabolic peptide is used.

Mechanism. Potential additive or confusing metabolic effects.

Recommendation. Avoid unsupervised stacking; monitor glucose only under clinician care.

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Effect on the composite score

If both Berberine and HGH Fragment 176-191 are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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  • 1Stier H et al. AOD9604 overweight and obese subjects. J Endocrinol Metab. 2013.Needs sourceNo link

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