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Berberine Phytosome 550mg — product summary
Product identity
Brand: Vitality Supplements. Product: Berberine Phytosome 550mg Capsules. Series: Metabolic Series. Format: Capsules. URL: https://vitality-supplements.co.uk/products/berberine-phytosome-550mg-60-capsules-enhanced-bioavailability-supplement.
Formulation
Serving size: 2 capsules. Servings per container: 30. Capsules per container: 60. Berberine phytosome: 550mg per serving (275mg per capsule). Source: Berberis aristata root extract, standardised to at least 28% total berberine, bonded to phospholipids in a phytosome complex for enhanced absorption. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose). Free from: gluten, GMOs, dairy, soy, artificial colours. Suitable for vegetarians.
Compound classification
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in plants including Berberis aristata (Indian barberry). It is recognised for poor oral bioavailability when taken as a standard powder. A phytosome is a delivery format in which the active is bonded to phospholipids to improve absorption; the term describes the delivery system, not a different molecule. This product is standardised to at least 28% total berberine and delivered as a phytosome complex providing 550mg per serving.
Claims and positioning
This is a botanical food supplement. It is positioned on dose transparency, phytosome delivery for enhanced absorption, standardised berberine content, botanical provenance, and independent batch testing. No medicinal, therapeutic, or disease claims are made. This product is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you take prescription medication, are scheduled for surgery, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use.
Third-party testing
Laboratory: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited independent laboratory. Tests performed every batch: berberine identity, total berberine content, purity, heavy metals panel (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury), microbial safety (total aerobic count, yeast, mould, pathogens). Certificate of Analysis available on request by email with batch number.
Pricing and purchasing
Currency: GBP. Sold in multipacks; one pack is 60 capsules (a 30-day supply at two capsules per day). 1 Pack: GBP 16.99. 2 Packs: GBP 29.99. 3 Packs: GBP 43.99. 6 Packs: GBP 79.99. 12 Packs (Annual Supply): GBP 149.99. The more packs per order, the lower the per-day price. One-time purchase, no subscription. Free UK delivery on all orders. 60-day money-back guarantee.
Customer ratings
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars. Review count: 247 verified reviews.
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Metabolic Series
Phytosome · Enhanced Absorption
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Berberine Phytosome
550mg per serving · 60 Capsules · 30 Servings · Berberis aristata root · ≥28% total berberine
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Third-party tested — every batch. Identity, berberine content, heavy metals and microbial safety verified at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. CoA on request — email with batch number.
550mg
Berberine phytosome / serving
550mg per serving from Berberis aristata root — full dose, two capsules a day.
≥28%
Standardised berberine
Root extract standardised to at least 28% total berberine — the active you are paying for.
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Batches tested
Every batch verified at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory before release.
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UK Manufactured
Made in the United Kingdom. Independently tested facility. Batch number on every pouch.
The absorption problem
Why ordinary berberine
struggles to get in.
Berberine is well documented to have poor oral bioavailability — a large share of a standard dose simply passes through without being absorbed. So the milligrams on a label only matter if the body can actually take them up. Phytosome delivery bonds berberine to phospholipids — the same material your cell membranes are built from — to help far more of the dose get where it needs to go.
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Raw berberine powder: poorly absorbed
Standard berberine is notoriously difficult to absorb. A high milligram figure on its own doesn't tell you how much your body receives.
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Phytosome: bonded for enhanced uptake
550mg of berberine bonded to phospholipids in a phytosome complex your body recognises — markedly more absorbable than raw powder.
Same molecule · different delivery
Raw berberine powder
Low uptake
Standardised root extract
Better
Vitality Berberine Phytosome
Enhanced
“With berberine, how well it's absorbed matters as much as the dose on the label. Phytosome delivery is built around exactly that.”
Illustrative comparison of delivery formats · not a measured clinical result
From root to phytosome
How a botanical root becomes
a high-absorption complex.
Berberine is extracted from the root of Berberis aristata, standardised, then bonded to phospholipids and capsuled. Here is the journey behind every pouch.
Step
01
Botanical extraction
Berberine is extracted from the root of Berberis aristata (Indian barberry), a plant used in traditional practice for centuries. The yellow alkaloid berberine is the compound of interest.
Step
02
Standardisation to ≥28%
The extract is standardised so each batch delivers a defined active content — at least 28% total berberine. Standardisation is what makes one batch match the next.
Step
03
Phytosome complexing
The standardised berberine is bonded to phospholipids to form a phytosome — a complex your body recognises and absorbs more readily than raw berberine powder.
Step
04
Encapsulation & batch testing
Encapsulated in the UK, then every batch is sent to an independent ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory. Identity, berberine content, purity and contaminants are verified before a single pouch ships.
★★★★★
“Switched from a cheap berberine to this phytosome one. Two capsules a day instead of the six my old one needed, and the CoA arrived the same day I asked for it.”
The Science
Berberine phytosome — what it actually is.
One standardised botanical. A delivery format built for absorption. Full-dose transparency. No proprietary blends, no fillers, and honest framing on the evidence.
Quick Answer
What is berberine phytosome?
Berberine is a plant alkaloid found in species such as Berberis aristata. On its own it is poorly absorbed when taken orally. “Phytosome” describes the delivery format: the berberine is bonded to phospholipids — the same molecules that form cell membranes — to help the body absorb more of it. Our extract delivers 550mg of berberine phytosome per serving from Berberis aristata root, standardised to at least 28% total berberine. It is a food supplement, not a medicine.
→ Read the full guide: What is Berberine?
Standardised botanical · identity and content confirmed every batch at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory · this is a food supplement, not a medicine.
550
mg berberine phytosome / serving
Full dose, two capsules a day
550mg per serving from Berberis aristata root — the full dose printed on the label, with nothing hidden behind a “proprietary blend”.
≥28%
Standardised berberine
The figure that matters
The root extract is standardised to at least 28% total berberine, then phytosome-bonded for absorption — assayed on every batch so each pouch matches the last.
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Honest framing
A food supplement, not a medicine
Berberine is researched but sold as a food supplement in the UK. We make no medicinal or disease claims. We compete on what we can stand behind: dose transparency, phytosome delivery and independent testing.
Lab Verified
Independent Testing Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited
Certificate of Analysis
Berberine Phytosome 550mg · Vitality Supplements
| Test | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berberine identity | Confirmed | PASS |
| Total berberine | ≥28% ✓ | PASS |
| Berberine phytosome | 550mg ✓ | PASS |
| Heavy metals | Below limit | PASS |
| Microbial safety | Below limit | PASS |
Released: Quality Assurance TeamRef: VS-BERB-550
Every batch tested before it reaches you
Before a single pouch ships, every batch is sent to an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. Identity confirmed, content verified, contaminants checked. If it fails any specification, it does not ship.
- Berberine identity confirmed
- Total berberine verified at ≥28% of the root extract
- Berberine phytosome content verified at 550mg per serving
- Heavy metal panel (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury)
- Microbial safety (total count, yeast, mould, pathogens)
- Full certificate available on request — email with batch number
Formulation
Berberine Phytosome 550mg — full-dose breakdown.
One standardised botanical, in a delivery format built for absorption. Full-dose transparency on every label.
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550mg
Berberine Phytosome
Berberine phytosome — a standardised botanical built for uptake
Berberine is the active alkaloid in Berberis aristata root. We standardise the extract to at least 28% total berberine, then bond it to phospholipids in a phytosome complex — a format designed to improve how readily the body absorbs it, since berberine on its own is poorly absorbed.
This is a botanical food supplement. We make no medicinal claims — we compete on dose transparency, delivery and testing. It can be taken alongside our NMN 500mg + Resveratrol and AHCC 1000mg as part of a broader supplement routine.
- 550mg berberine phytosome per serving (2 capsules) — 275mg per capsule
- From Berberis aristata root, standardised to ≥28% total berberine
- Bonded to phospholipids (phytosome) — for enhanced absorption
- Single active ingredient — no proprietary blends, no unnecessary additions
- Vegetarian · free from gluten, GMOs, dairy, soy & artificial colours
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules | Servings Per Container: 30
| Ingredient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Berberine Phytosome from Berberis aristata root extract | 550mg |
| standardised to total berberine | ≥28% |
| Vegetarian Capsule Shell (HPMC) | — |
† Daily Value not established.
Free From: Gluten, GMOs, Dairy, Soy, Artificial Colours. Suitable for vegetarians.
Free From: Gluten, GMOs, Dairy, Soy, Artificial Colours. Suitable for vegetarians.
Honest positioning
Is this berberine right for you?
We would rather be honest than make a sale. Here is who this product is for and who it is not for.
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This is for you if…
- ✓You want a berberine built around absorption — phytosome-bonded, not raw powder
- ✓You prefer a clean two-capsule daily dose over swallowing a fistful of pills
- ✓You are building a considered routine and want a transparent, standardised botanical
- ✓You want third-party lab verification, not just a manufacturer's claim
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This is not for you if…
- ✗You take prescription medication, are due for surgery, or are pregnant or breastfeeding — speak to your doctor first
- ✗You are under 18
- ✗You are looking for a quick fix rather than a consistent daily supplement
- ✗You want a product making specific health or medical claims — we don't make any
How we compare
Not all berberine is equal.
The berberine market is full of products that print a large milligram figure but say nothing about absorption, standardisation or testing — the things that actually decide how much active you receive.
| Feature | Vitality Berberine Phytosome | Typical retail brand |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery format | ✓ Phytosome (phospholipid-bound) | Raw powder |
| Standardised berberine | ✓ ≥28% total berberine | Often unstated |
| Source disclosed | ✓ Berberis aristata root | Often unstated |
| Daily dosing | ✓ 2 capsules a day · 550mg | Often 3–6 capsules |
| Third-party tested | ✓ Every batch · ISO 17025 | Rarely disclosed |
| CoA on request | ✓ Same day on request | Usually unavailable |
| UK manufactured | ✓ UK facility | Often overseas |
How to take it
The protocol.
Simple and consistent.
Two capsules daily with a meal. No cycling required. If you take prescription medication, are due for surgery, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before starting.
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Take 2 capsules daily with a meal
Taking it with food supports comfortable digestion. Choose a time you'll stick to. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.
2
Daily — no cycling required
Consistent daily use keeps your intake steady. No loading phase, no cycling. Best taken as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle.
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Check with your doctor if relevant
If you take prescription medication, are scheduled for surgery, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Customer Reviews
What our customers say.
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247 verified reviews
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4.8 average rating
247 verified buyers
★★★★★ 12 May 2026
“Two a day, not six”
My old berberine was six big capsules a day. This phytosome one is two a day and far easier on my stomach when taken with food. The pouch is well made and the dose is clearly stated on the label.
★★★★★ 28 Apr 2026
“CoA arrived the same day”
Emailed asking for the Certificate of Analysis and had it back within hours, with the berberine content confirmed. That level of transparency is rare. Single ingredient, full dose, no proprietary blend nonsense.
★★★★★ 9 Apr 2026
“Reordering is easy”
On my third pouch — I buy the multipack so I never run out, and the per-day price drops the more you order. I take it alongside NMN from Vitality and like that everything comes from the same testing framework. Four stars only because I'd love a larger pouch option.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
What is berberine phytosome?
+Berberine is the active alkaloid found in plants such as Berberis aristata. “Phytosome” describes the delivery format — the berberine is bonded to phospholipids so the body can absorb more of it than from standard powder. Our capsules deliver 550mg of berberine phytosome per serving, from root standardised to at least 28% total berberine. It is sold as a food supplement. Full guide →
Why does phytosome delivery matter for berberine?
+Berberine is well documented to have poor oral bioavailability, meaning much of a standard dose passes through without being absorbed. Bonding it to phospholipids in a phytosome complex improves how readily the body takes it up — so the dose on the label translates more effectively into the dose your body receives. That's why we focus on delivery, not just a big milligram number.
How and when should I take it?
+As a food supplement, adults take 2 capsules daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. If you are taking prescription medication, are due to have surgery, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use.
Is the berberine content independently verified?
+Yes. Every batch is tested at an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent laboratory before release. The Certificate of Analysis confirms berberine identity and content, purity, and the absence of heavy metals and microbiological contaminants. Email us your batch number and we'll send the CoA the same day.
Where does your berberine come from?
+Our berberine is extracted from the root of Berberis aristata (Indian barberry) and standardised to at least 28% total berberine, then bonded to phospholipids to form the phytosome complex before encapsulation in the UK. Each batch is assayed so the content on the label is the content in the capsule.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and free from common allergens?
+Yes. The capsule shell is plant-based vegetable cellulose (HPMC), so it is suitable for vegetarians. The product is free from gluten, GMOs, dairy, soy and artificial colours.
What is your returns policy?
+We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you're not satisfied for any reason, contact our customer support team within 60 days of purchase for a full refund — no return required.
Do you offer multipack savings?
+Yes. The more packs you order, the lower the per-day price — from 57p/day on a single pack down to 42p/day on the 12-pack annual supply. Every pack is the same 60-capsule pouch (30 servings, 2 capsules each). Buying a multipack locks in a lower price and keeps you in uninterrupted supply. There is no subscription — each order is a one-time purchase. Free UK delivery and a 60-day money-back guarantee apply to every order.
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Built for absorption.
Properly verified.
550mg berberine phytosome from Berberis aristata, bonded to phospholipids for enhanced absorption. Third-party tested every batch. UK manufactured. 60-day guarantee.
Free UK delivery
60-day guarantee
Two capsules a day
Third-party tested
UK manufactured
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Berberine Phytosome 550mg
550mg · ≥28% · 60 Capsules
★★★★★ 247 reviews
£43.99
