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Berberine and birth control

Berberine and birth control

Hello,

I've been taking berberine after reading about it's potential health benefits. However, I am also on birth control pills (Microgynon 30) and I'm wondering if berberine can reduce the efficacy of my birth control?
Age
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24
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Female
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Berberine may increase the level of Microgynon in the body. Berberine inhibits an enzyme in the liver that metabolizes many medications including most oral contraceptives. Higher levels of Microgynon can cause adverse effects.  Berberine has not been extensively studied. Therefore, the safety and effectiveness is not known.
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