Berberine is a bioactive compound extracted from various plants, including Berberis species, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its broad range of therapeutic properties.

  Supplemental Benefits of Berberine:

Blood Sugar Control: Comparable to some pharmaceutical drugs for managing type 2 diabetes.Often used to lower fasting blood glucose and improve HbA1c levels.

Weight Management: Aids in reducing body fat by enhancing metabolic function and increasing energy expenditure.

Cholesterol Reduction: Shown to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

   Forms and dosage:

Berberine HCl (Hydrochloride): The most common and bioavailable form of berberine used in supplements.High absorption and effectiveness in delivering health benefits.

Berberine Sulfate: Another form used in some supplements, though less common than berberine HCl.Effective but with potentially lower bioavailability compared to berberine HCl.

Berberine Complexes: Supplements that combine berberine with other compounds to enhance absorption and effectiveness.Examples: Berberine combined with silymarin (milk thistle extract) or phospholipids.

Liposomal Berberine: Berberine encapsulated in liposomes to improve absorption and bioavailability.Enhanced delivery and prolonged circulation in the body.

Berberine Extracts: Pure extracts of berberine from natural sources, often standardized to contain a specific percentage of berberine.

  Daily dose: 1000-1500 mg (500 mg taken 2-3 times per day)