Since personal training clients at my Timonium gym are constantly asking me what supplements I take, here's a quick list for you: - Men's Multi (the lack of Iron makes it "Men's") - Vitamins D3+K2 - Ashwaghanda - ZMA (combo of Zinc and Magnesium) - Berberine What's the deal with "Berberine?" Berberine has been scientifically proven to reduce insulin resistance (same as "increase insulin sensitivity," of course), and improve markers of type II diabetes such as fasting glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C). Additional evidence suggests Berberine can help: Reduce waist circumference Reduce waist-to-hip ratio Lower total cholesterol Lower triglycerides, and possibly Increase HDL-cholesterol (the "good" one) to a small degree So, when and how much? The standard dose of berberine is 900-2,000mg a day with meals and divided into three to four doses. Yes, numerous studies have shown Berberine to be as effective as the