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Post by the Scribe on Jun 7, 2023 1:08:12 GMT
Berberine: An Awesome Herb For Diabetics! Now Without Side Effects! SugarMD
307,840 views May 13, 2022 All Diabetes Education Videos - SugarMD Berberine is a natural supplement with a range of impressive health benefits... but it could also cause some nasty side effects. But now, thanks to new research, those side effects may have finally been solved! In this video I'll share the details on berberine's new formulation, also called dihydroberberine, and how it can help you enjoy all the amazing health benefits without any of the negative side effects.
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 10, 2023 6:04:34 GMT
The Amazing Benefits of Berberine Dr. Eric Berg DC
695,046 views Jul 31, 2020 UNITED STATES Have you heard about these amazing benefits of berberine? Check this out!
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Today weโre going to talk about berberine. Berberine is incredible, and it has been thoroughly studied. Berberine is a phytonutrient in certain plants.
Berberine has a lot of potential health benefits, especially for the cardiovascular system.
Potential benefits of berberine for the cardiovascular system: โข Itโs a powerful natural antiarrhythmic compound โข It could decrease blood pressure โข It could increase the performance of the heart muscle โข It could decrease the risk of a heart attack โข It can protect against ischemia in the heart muscle โข It can alter the potassium channels โข Itโs an anticoagulant
Other potential benefits of berberine: โข It can decrease infectious diarrhea โข It can act as an antibiotic โข Itโs an immune stimulant โข Itโs anti-tumor โข It has anti-diabetic properties (decreases blood sugar and helps with insulin resistance) โข It can decrease the effects of caffeine โข It can act as an anti-inflammatory โข It can act as an antiviral
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 10, 2023 12:02:49 GMT
Berberine Depresses Inflammation and Adjusts Smooth Muscle to Ameliorate Ulcerative Colitis of Cats by Regulating Gut Microbiota pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36287004/
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Intestinal microbiota dysbiosis is a well established characteristic of ulcerative colitis (UC). Regulating the gut microbiota is an effective UC treatment strategy. Berberine (BBR), an alkaloid extracted from several Chinese herbs, is a common traditional Chinese medicine. To establish the efficacy and mechanism of action of BBR, we constructed a UC model using healthy adult shorthair cats to conduct a systematic study of colonic tissue pathology, inflammatory factor expression, and gut microbiota structure. We investigated the therapeutic capacity of BBR for regulating the gut microbiota and thus work against UC in cats using 16S rRNA genes amplicon sequencing technology. Our results revealed that dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced cat models of UC showed weight loss, diarrhea accompanied by mucous and blood, histological abnormalities, and shortening of the colon, all of which were significantly alleviated by supplementation with BBR. A 16S rRNA gene-based microbiota analysis demonstrated that BBR could significantly benefit gut microbiota. Western blot, quantitative PCR, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) showed that in DSS-induced cat models, the expression of the inflammatory factors was increased, activating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway, and treatment with BBR reversed this effect. The myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation in the smooth muscle of the intestines is associated with motility of inflammation-related diarrhea in cats. This study used gut flora analyses to demonstrate the anti-UC effects of BBR and its potential therapeutic mechanisms and offers novel insights into the prevention of inflammatory diseases using natural products. IMPORTANCE Ulcerative colitis (UC) is common in clinics. Intestinal microbiota disorder is correlated with ulcerative colitis. Although there are many studies on ulcerative colitis in rats, there are few studies on colitis in cats. Therefore, this study explored the possibility of the use of BBR as a safe and efficient treatment for colitis in cats. The results demonstrated the therapeutic effects of BBR on UC based on the state of the intestinal flora. The study found BBR supplementation to be effective against dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis, smooth muscle damage, and gut microbiota dysbiosis.Antiarrhythmics www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7151902/
BERBERINE-CONTAINING PLANTS (GOLDENSEAL [HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS], COPTIS [COPTIS CHINENSIS], BARBERRY [BERBERIS VULGARIS], OREGON GRAPE [MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM]): These herbs were not used traditionally for heart or cardiovascular disease. King's says that goldenseal โappears to stimulate the respiratory and circulatory apparatus, imparting increased tone and power. Arterial tension is augmented, and blood pressure in the capillaries increased, rendering it valuable, like belladonna and ergot, in overcoming blood stasis. Its action upon the nervous system has been compared [with] that of strychnine (Ellingwood, 1919), [although] less energetic, but more permanent. Thus, the tone imparted to the heart muscle is permanent, rather than intermittent or spasmodic.โ Animal studies show that berberine decreases heart rate and may act like a Class III antiarrhythmic (Riccioppo, 1993; Huang, 1992). Zeng and associates investigated the effects of 1.2 to 2.0 g berberine given daily to people with congestive heart failure who were experiencing ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) or ventricular tachycardia. Compared with people taking placebo, a significantly greater increase was noted in left ventricular ejection fraction, exercise capacity, and the dyspneaโfatigue index, as was a decrease in the frequency and complexity of VPCs. Over the following 24 months, a significant decrease in mortality was observed in these patients as well (Zeng, 2003). Goldenseal root may consist of 0.5% to 6% berberine, and Coptis rhizome may contain 4% to 9% berberine. The barberry plant may contain 1% to 3% berberine. LILY OF THE VALLEY: This herb is recommended by herbalist David Winston for simple arrhythmias, with or without cardiac hypertrophy. Other herbs with potential antiarrhythmic activity include Broom, Bugleweed, Motherwort, Ailanthus (Ailanthus altissima), Cactus, Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum), Adonis (Adonis vernalis), Gelsemium (Gelsemium sempervirens), Hawthorn, Lobelia seed (Lobelia inflata), Pink root (Spigelia marilandica), Pulsatilla (Anemone patens, A. pulsatilla), Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), Veratrum (Veratrum verde), and Valerian according to Winston. Adonis, Ailanthus, Dogbane, Gelsemium, Lobelia, Lily of the Valley, Pink root, Pulsatilla, and Veratrum are potentially toxic herbs. Corydalis, Devil's claw, Panax ginseng, Panax notoginseng, and Stephania tetandra are also used for their antiarrythmic activity.
Anticoagulants GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM): This herb has been shown in many human and animal trials to inhibit platelet aggregation (Rahman, 2000; Ali, 1995; Legnani, 1993; Morris, 1995). Its red blood cell toxicity to cats and dogs in high doses may limit its use to lower doses. DAN SHEN (SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA): This herb inhibits platelet activity, has antithrombin IIIโlike activity, and promotes fibrinolysis (Chan, 2001).
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 11, 2023 7:26:17 GMT
Why I Do Not Recommend Berberine extract for Diabetes thebloodcode.com/not-recommend-berberine-extract-diabetes/ February 4, 2019Dr. Richard MaurerNutritional & Herbal Support
If you have perused the online recommendation for the symptom of high blood sugar, you have probably come across berberine sulphate. Berberine is the extracted alkaloid from the Oregon grape / barberry family of plants. It has potent hypoglycemic effects, and beginning around 1990, has been confirmed as a useful substance to help improve blood sugars, while lowering insulin and central body fat distribution. It has won a reputation for being โlike metformin,โ the common first-line drug for type 2 diabetes.[1]
The mechanism for berberine extract is very unclear. For decades it has been a well-researched herbal treatment for intestinal infections, like Giardia, but it came with the warning to avoid long-term use due to the potential undesirable and antimicrobial effect in the gut. Significant gastrointestinal side effects are well documented with berberine extract studies.
The gastrointestinal side effect of malabsorption is likely the primary reason why berberine lowers post-meal blood sugar; the herb is not absorbed, and acts within the gut to cause malabsorption of glucose and potentially other important nutrients.[2] In the type 2 diabetes study, over 30 percent of the subjects that took berberine sulphate had side effects including digestive distress, nausea, and diarrhea.[3] The frequency of GI side effects reinforces how the herb likely works to reduce blood sugarsโby creating malabsorption, so the meal nutrients go right through.[4] It is better for you to put less carbohydrate in your mouth than to take a drug that causes gastrointestinal irritation and interferes with nutrient absorption. This extract is available over the counter, but at this time, I donโt recommend pursuing this herbal extract as therapy for hyperglycemia or type 2 diabetes.
[1] Zhang, H., Wei, J., Xue, R., et al. Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression. Metabolism 2010; 59:285โ92. [2] Pan, G. Y., et al. Inhibitory action of berberine on glucose absorption. 2003 Dec; 38(12):911โ4. [3] Jun, Y., et al. Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes. Metabolism. 2008 May; 57(5): 712โ17. [4] Li, Z. Q., et al. Berberine acutely inhibits the digestion of maltose in the intestine. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Jul 13; 142(2):474โ80.
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Richard Maurer, ND, author of The Blood Code-Unlock the Secrets of Your Metabolism (2014), has practiced integrative medicine in Maine since 1994. He interprets blood test results and provides effective guidance to reverse type 2 diabetes and resolve conditions of weight, thyroid, heart disease risk and blood sugar metabolism. Through TheBloodCode.com and his Portland Maine office, people can find their metabolic "sweet spot" through self-guided diet, nutritional, and fitness habits.
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 11, 2023 7:51:45 GMT
Ranking the best berberine supplements of 2022 bodynutrition.org/best-berberine/ Written by John Davis Last updated: September 22, 2022
WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST US Our advisory panel and our research team rank the best health products and supplements based on performance, label accuracy, and the efficacy of the ingredients in the products.
At A Glance Our Top Picks For Berberine Supplements Best Overall: Nuzena Berberine Pure + Best For Gut Health: Thorne Research Berberine Best For Women: aSquared Nutrition Berberine Best For Weight Loss: Integrative Therapeutics Berberine Complex We Like Vitamins Berberine
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 11, 2023 8:04:42 GMT
Berberine: Benefits & Dosing Recommendations www.integrativepro.com/articles/berberine-benefits-and-dosing-recommendations Sarah Cook, ND
Beberine Dosing
Many people are familiar with the deep yellow color and the intense bitter flavor of goldenseal extract (Hydrastis canadensis). What most do not know is that the compound responsible for this characteristic color and taste is berberineโan isoquinoline alkaloid present in goldenseal and numerous other medicinal plants. Barberry root (Berberis vulgaris) and Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium) are other examples of berberine-rich plants that have been used in herbal medicine traditions for millennia. Modern research shows that berberine HCl, an isolated phytochemical from these plants, has its own potent therapeutic benefits.* In a broad sense, berberine benefits four areas of human physiology: glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, gastrointestinal health, and cellular health.* The following is a brief discussion of berberine benefits and the associated dosing recommendations.
Healthy Glucose Metabolism*
A meta-analysis of 14 clinical studies and 1068 participants reported berberine to support healthy glucose metabolism at dosages ranging from 500mg to 1500mg per day.*1 The most robust finding of this analysis was that berberine may be combined with oral hypoglycemic medications. Berberine appears to influence glucose metabolism by mechanisms that differ from pharmaceutical medications: it increases expression of insulin receptors, promotes insulin sensitivity, and supports production of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).*2,3,4
Healthy Lipid Metabolism*
A meta-analysis of 11 clinical studies reported berberine to improve lipid metabolism within normal limits when compared with placebo or standard therapy.*5 In one clinical trial, a dosage of 1500mg per day for 12 weeks supported healthy lipid metabolism* and other effects.*6 Studies suggest that berberine influences lipid metabolism by mechanisms that promote cholesterol receptor expression on hepatocytes and mediate bile acid turnover.*7,8 These mechanisms may be unique to berberine.9
Gastrointestinal Health*
Berberine-containing plants have a long history of use in Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbal medicine for promoting a healthy complement of microflora in the gastrointestinal tract.* Animal studies are consistent with the traditional use. 10,11 A human clinical trial that evaluated four different dosages of berberine, ranging from 5mg/kg per day for 5 days to 10mg/kg per day for 10 days, reported that the highest dosage of berberine was the most effective at supporting gastrointestinal microbial balance.*12 Berberine is often used in combination with other compounds, such as artemisinin, garlic, gentian, goldenseal, or Oregon grape to support gastrointestinal detoxification or promote a healthy balance of intestinal microflora.*
Cellular Health*
Berberine appears to offer protection for cellular health of the gastrointestinal tract in certain subjects with an oral dosage of berberine as low as 900mg per day.*13
Berberine Dosing Recommendations
Clinical studies have evaluated berberine (berberine HCl) at dosages ranging from 500mg to 1500mg per day for as long as six months in adults. 1 The most common and most effective dosage appears to be 1500mg a day, given in three divided doses with meals. There is insufficient evidence to support its use in children.
The most common side effect of berberine supplementation is gastrointestinal discomfort. Postprandial and divided dosing is an effective strategy to minimize this risk. 1 If gastrointestinal irritation continues, the dosage can be decreased accordingly.
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Berberine is metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes and inhibits CYP3A4, posing a potential interaction with numerous pharmaceutical medications.14,15 www.integrativepro.com/drug-nutrient-interaction-checker
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Dong H, Wang N, Zhao L, Lu F. Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012591654.
Pรฉrez-Rubio KG, Gonzรกlez-Ortiz M, Martรญnez-Abundis E, Robles-Cervantes JA, Espinel-Bermรบdez MC. Effect of berberine administration on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2013;11(5):366-9.
Zhang H, Wei J, Xue R, et al. Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression. Metabolism. 2010;59(2):285-92.
Yu Y, Hao G, Zhang Q, et al. Berberine induces GLP-1 secretion through activation of bitter taste receptor pathways. Biochem Pharmacol. 2015;97(2):173-7.
Dong H, Zhao Y, Zhao L, Lu F. The effects of berberine on blood lipids: a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Planta Med. 2013;79(6):437-46.
Hu Y, Ehli EA, Kittelsrud J, et al. Lipid-lowering effect of berberine in human subjects and rats. Phytomedicine. 2012;19(10):861-7.
Kong W, Wei J, Abidi P, et al. Berberine is a novel cholesterol-lowering drug working through a unique mechanism distinct from statins. Nat Med. 2004;10(12):1344-51.
Gu S, Cao B, Sun R, et al. A metabolomic and pharmacokinetic study on the mechanism underlying the lipid-lowering effect of orally administered berberine. Mol Biosyst. 2015;11(2):463-74.
Pisciotta L, Bellocchio A, Bertolini S. Nutraceutical pill containing berberine versus ezetimibe on plasma lipid pattern in hypercholesterolemic subjects and its additive effect in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia on stable cholesterol-lowering treatment. Lipids Health Dis. 2012;11123.
Cao Y, Pan Q, Cai W, et al. Modulation of Gut Microbiota by Berberine Improves Steatohepatitis in High-Fat Diet-Fed BALB/C Mice. Arch Iran Med. 2016;19(3):197-203.
Lv Z, Peng G, Liu W, Xu H, Su J. Berberine blocks the relapse of Clostridium difficile infection in C57BL/6 mice after standard vancomycin treatment. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015;59(7):3726-3735.
Hawrelak J. Giardiasis: pathophysiology and management. Altern Med Rev. 2003;8(2):129-142.
Li GH, Wang DL, Hu YD, et al. Berberine inhibits acute radiation intestinal syndrome in human with abdomen radiotherapy. Med Oncol. 2010;27(3):919-25.
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Guo Y, Chen Y, Tan ZR, Klaassen CD, Zhou HH. Repeated administration of berberine inhibits cytochromes P450 in humans. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2012;68(2):213-217.
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 11, 2023 8:11:41 GMT
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 11, 2023 8:15:04 GMT
Health Benefits of Berberine www.webmd.com/diet/berberine-health-benefits Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Reviewed by Mahammad Juber, MD on November 29, 2022readingtimeReading time: 2 minutes
IN THIS ARTICLE Potential Health Benefits Potential Health Risks
Berberine is a compound found in many plants, including European barberry, phellodendron, Oregon grape, goldenseal, and goldthread. These plants have historically been used to treat everything from infection to sores.
The first traces of berberine being used medicinally are found more than 3000 years ago, when the barberry plant and its relatives were being cultivated in China and South Asia. The stems, leaves, and bark of the plant were used in a variety of ways.
Evidence also shows that berberine-containing plants were used in South America, the Middle East, and Europe to treat different conditions. Today, berberine is being investigated as a treatment for diabetes, high cholesterol, and even polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Potential Health Benefits
The possible health benefits of berberine stem from how it affects enzymes in the body. Berberine binds to enzymes and parts of your cells and changes how they work. It seems to do this to many individual enzymes, and even DNA and RNA.
Berberine is being studied to see if it may help with:
Lowering Cholesterol
Taking berberine supplements regularly appears to lower total cholesterol, โbadโ cholesterol, and triglycerides in people with high cholesterol. It works differently from todayโs standard cholesterol medications, so it may help treat people who are resistant to other cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Heart Health
People with heart disease often have fatigue and irregular heartbeats. Studies show that taking berberine supplement combined with standard heart disease treatments reduces these symptoms. Berberine reduced the risk of death from heart disease without apparent side effects.
Blood Sugar Control
Berberine has also been shown to lower glucose levels in people with diabetes. Studies show that it helps your body respond better to insulin and prevents your liver from creating more glucose. As a result, people with diabetes may find berberine helps lower their blood sugar levels.
Lowering Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is associated with heart disease and strokes. Taking berberine may help lower your diastolic and systolic blood pressure (the bottom and top numbers of your blood pressure reading).
PCOS Symptom Relief
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, can cause problems such as high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and trouble losing weight. In some studies, berberine helped women with PCOS control their cholesterol, lower their waist-to-hip ratio, and increase their response to insulin.
Weight Loss
While berberine is not a magic weight-loss pill, it may help people with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 lose weight. Two studies have shown that taking a berberine supplement over the course of three months results in significant weight loss. This may be due to how berberine helps control insulin and other hormones that regulate your fat cells.
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Potential Health Risks Berberine supplements may be helpful and safe for many people, but it can have occasional side effects. The potential side effects of berberine include:
Digestive complications. One study done with berberine found that it can lead to digestion problemsโsuch as constipation, diarrhea, and flatulenceโin some people. However, these symptoms typically clear up within four weeks.
Low blood pressure. Berberineโs blood pressure lowering effects are helpful if you have high blood pressure. For some people, this effect could cause blood pressure to drop too low, which can be dangerous.
As with any health supplement, itโs best to consult your doctor before you start taking berberine.
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Post by the Scribe on Jun 18, 2023 0:19:25 GMT
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