Higher Bioavailability
500 mg
90 Softgels ( SKU: 9214U )
Benefits
- Includes 500 mg of berberine HCl per softgel, the studied amount for glucose and lipid support already within the normal range*
- Uses LipoMicel technology, which creates a liquid micelle matrix that disperses the berberine into tiny microdroplets, resulting in a highly stable delivery system for higher absorption than standard forms*
- Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism via multiple mechanisms, including maintenance of already normal insulin sensitivity*
- Helps support healthy blood lipids and healthy cholesterol levels already within normal levels*
- May support Nrf-2, a key facilitator of normal antioxidant gene transcription and maintainer of neural health*
- Helps maintain cardiovascular health in adults*
- Extracted from Berberis vulgaris (European barberry)
Feature Summary
While berberine is traditionally used for gastrointestinal support, current research shows that it also supports healthy blood glucose levels, cardiovascular health, and antioxidant activity.*1–7 It helps maintain blood glucose already within normal levels by supporting healthy insulin sensitivity and the normal absorption of carbohydrates, in addition to maintaining HbA1c levels already within the normal range.*1,2 It helps maintain waist circumference and body weight.*4,5 It also helps maintain blood pressure, total and LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels already within normal levels.*4–8
Berberine helps support already normal insulin sensitivity by maintaining healthy alpha-glucosidase activity, a normal number of insulin receptors in peripheral tissues1,2, and both AMPK and UHRF1 activity already within normal levels. *9 Berberine also supports healthy levels of Nrf2, a key regulator of cellular antioxidant support, and helps maintain neural health.*3
Berberine supplements can vary widely in bioavailability. Improved delivery forms, such as LipoMicel berberine, enhance bioavailability, preserve its integrity within the intestine, and may help support intracellular delivery.*10 A pilot crossover study showed that LipoMicel berberine began to support healthy blood glucose levels within the normal range after two 500 mg doses.*11
Dosage:
Suggested Usage: 1 softgel 2 times per day with food or as directed by a health care professional. May also be chewed. Consult a health careprofessional for use beyond 3 months.
Warnings:
Consult your health care professional prior to use if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication,have a medical condition, or anticipate surgery. Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens:
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, sesame, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, or GMOs.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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