Berber - 500mg

- 500mg of pure Berberis aquifolium, standardized to 97% berberine for powerful antimicrobial action, digestive support and blood sugar control. Indicated as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, digestive aid and protective agent against blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance
Berberine is a plant alkaloid that has a number of powerful medicinal properties. It has traditionally been delivered as an active ingredient in goldenseal, Oregon grape, and barberry extracts to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial actions and digestive support. However, more recently, its isolation and powerful application for blood sugar control, insulin resistance and cholesterol management have become evident.
When it comes to berberine's antimicrobial actions, research has shown that it effectively fights bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It achieves these antimicrobial actions through multiple mechanisms, including inhibition of microbial growth, endotoxin formation, bacterial adhesion, and viral replication. This allows a truly broad-spectrum approach for patients with dysbiosis, chronic infections, or exposure to multiple pathogenic microbes.
Berberine has a particularly beneficial affinity and action in the digestive tract. Evidence has shown that berberine can effectively treat the symptoms of bacterial diarrhea and intestinal parasites. Additionally, berberine may improve the integrity of tight junctions in the digestive tract and, therefore, positively affect intestinal permeability. Finally, berberine may regulate gastrointestinal motility and increase intestinal production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that provides fuel and anti-inflammatory support in the colon.
When it comes to metabolic function, research has discovered the broad application of berberine for insulin and blood sugar regulation. Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies using berberine in people with medical conditions have shown that it can reduce fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, hemoglobin A1c, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL measurements. Remarkably, these effects are considered comparable to oral hypoglycemic medications. People with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease also saw comparable improvements in lipids, body mass index, and insulin resistance, with significant improvements in liver fat content.
Cyto-Matrix Berber contains 500 mg of Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape extract) per capsule, standardized to 97% berberine to provide therapeutic support for healthy digestion, microbial balance, blood sugar regulation and metabolic control.