by Melissa Chichester
This robust substance has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic health practices. Today, this compound is making a comeback through modern-day research discoveries. It has even made the rounds on social media as a popular internet sensation. Here’s why berberine is catching so much attention.
This robust substance has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic health practices. Today, this compound is making a comeback through modern-day research discoveries. It has even made the rounds on social media as a popular internet sensation. Here’s why berberine is catching so much attention.
Berberine is a plant alkaloid known for its yellow color. It has even been used as a textile dye on fabrics like wool and silk in addition to its use in traditional health practices. With a long history of use in ancient China, berberine’s first use was recorded in Shén Nóng Běncǎo Jīng, or The Divine Farmer’s Classic, a book about medicinal plants that were compiled through oral tradition.
In Chinese tradition, berberine was used by the deity Shennong in 3000 BC, who is said to have taught the ancient Chinese people about agriculture and herbal health practices. Berberine has also been used in traditional Ayurvedic health practices.
Berberine is trending in today’s research due to its potential health benefits. Currently, here’s what we know about berberine:
And here’s more good news: Carrying a little excess weight can lead to changes in metabolic health such as blood sugar, cholesterol, triglyceride levels. Improving healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise can help you lose weight while also benefiting various metabolic parameters that are important for your overall health. Berberine is an excellent complement to a healthy weight-loss program due to its benefits for metabolic health such as supporting triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Berberine is available in supplement form, but there are other ways to get the benefits of this alkaloid. Berberine can be found in several plants, including coptis chinensis, coptis deltoide, coptis teetoides and barberry.
Berberine and Cinnamon combine two beneficial blood sugar support nutrients.* This supplement helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels that are already within a normal range.* It also supports the heart and cholesterol levels already within a normal range.*
Berberine, Turmeric & BioPerine® is a premium formulation that contains three popular ingredients: berberine, turmeric, and black pepper extract.
Part of the ginger family, Turmeric has been used for centuries in Asian cultures for its antioxidant properties.* The active ingredients in this ancient root are curcuminoids (especially curcumin) – which help fight against free radicals.* The turmeric in our Berberine, Turmeric & BioPerine® is standardized to 95% curcuminoids.
BioPerine® is a Black Pepper extract standardized to contain 95% Piperine. Piperine gives black pepper its spicy flavor. It is similar to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot.
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Berberine & Silymarin is a supplement that supports heart health and helps maintain healthy liver function.*
Berberine helps maintain cholesterol and triglyceride levels that are already within a normal range.* In addition, silymarin is a constituent within the milk thistle seeds. Milk Thistle has been traditionally used for liver health.*
Berberine & Silymarin is standardized for the active silymarin components that help deliver the benefits that milk thistle is known for.* If you’re looking to provide support for your heart and liver, our Berberine & Silymarin supplement is a great choice.*
Berberine is also available on its own as a supplement. Always ask your healthcare practitioner before taking any new supplements.
| *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
