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Both can lower lipids and may affect glucose; berberine also has CYP/P-gp interaction potential.
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What is happening. Both can lower lipids and may affect glucose; berberine also has CYP/P-gp interaction potential.
Mechanism. Additive lipid-lowering and metabolic effects, with possible transporter/enzyme interactions.
Recommendation. Use with clinician guidance if also taking lipid or diabetes medications; monitor glucose and lipid response.
Effect on the composite score
If both Berberine and Red Yeast Rice are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).
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