Berberine is a yellow alkaloid found in goldenseal root, barberry bark, Oregon grape root, and coptis (goldthread) root. It is an antioxidant that is antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal, antiviral, anti-amoebic and has also been shown to:
Decrease insulin resistance
Stabilize blood sugar
Activate AMPK
Increase glycolysis inside the cells
Slow the breakdown of carbohydrates in the gut
Increase some beneficial bacteria in the gut
Reduce triglycerides
Balance cholesterol
Lower blood pressure
Increase mitochondria production
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Reduce fatty liver
Berberine For Weight Loss
Berberine studies produced weight loss and improvement of triglyceride, leptin, and cholesterol levels in obese patients (leptin is a hormone involved in hunger). Berberine has also been shown to inhibit the production of body fat cells….
RSS Feed The Epoch Times