Berberine: Supplement Deep Dive (2026)
A training for practitioners with Mimi Hernandez (1.5 NPCE)
Recorded in June 2026
What you'll learn:
Berberine has become one of the most talked-about botanical compounds for supporting metabolic health, but its story goes well beyond blood sugar balance. In this webinar, we explored berberine from both traditional and modern perspectives, beginning with the plants that contain it and their historical uses in herbal medicine. We examined the chemistry of berberine-containing botanicals and discuss emerging research on their effects on the gut microbiome, bile acid signaling, AMPK activation, and the complex communication network between the gut and metabolism. We also reviewed the clinical evidence behind both standardized berberine extracts and whole-plant preparations, along with practical considerations for formulation selection, dosing, and clinical application.
Course Outcomes:
- Describe the botanical sources, traditional uses, and key structural characteristics of berberine and berberine-containing plants
- Explain the primary mechanisms through which berberine supports metabolic health, including its effects on AMPK signaling, the gut microbiome, bile acid metabolism, and intestinal barrier function
- Assess the clinical evidence and practical considerations for using whole-plant preparations and standardized berberine extracts in clinical practice to support informed decision-making
Register for the Training
You'll receive access to the recording of the session, slides, and a quiz/certificate option for those who need continuing education hours.
Bundle & Save!
Save $100 when you buy the full 2026 Supplement Deep Dive, which includes 10 practitioner trainings covering:
- Smarter Supplementing
- Supplements for Athletes and Fitness
- Zinc and Copper: The Tightrope
- SIBO and Probiotics with Corey Schuler
- Electrolytes and POTS
- Berberine with Mimi Hernandez
- Multivitamins in Clinical Practice
- Omega 3 Supplementation
- Bone Health Supplements during Perimenopause with Maria Noel Groves
- Supplements to Support People Taking GLP-1 RAs
Purchased individually, these cost $450. Up to 15 NPCE are available for you complete the optional quizzes by December 31, 2028. You will have ongoing access to the class materials, even after the quiz option expires đ
Meet Mimi Prunella Hernandez, MS, RH (AHG)
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Mimi Prunella Hernandez, M.S., R.H. (AHG), is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild with a master's degree in herbal medicine.
In 2023, Mimi received a Botanical Excellence Award from the American Botanical Council, a prestigious honor that recognizes her as a Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder. For over a decade, Mimi served as the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, where she worked tirelessly to ensure that herbalists have a strong professional community to support their work.
Mimi is a clinical educator and the author of the National Geographic Herbal and coauthor of National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants. With her wealth of knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine love for all things herbal, she has devoted her lifeâs work to advocating for traditional and professional herbal pathways.
Learn more about Mimi on her website and follow her on Instagram
Bloom & Grow Nutrition, LLC is accredited by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialistsâ (BCNSâ ) to provide Nutrition Professional Continuing Education (NPCE) credits for Certified Nutrition SpecialistsÂŽ (CNSÂŽ). Bloom & Grow designates this activity/material for a maximum of 1.5 NPCE Credits.
