Berberine 500 mg, 60 capsules

Highly pure extract from the roots of Berberis aristata

The roots, stem, bark and berries of the berberis plant contain the important bioactive substance berberine. The species used by Vitals is also known as Indian barberry or tree turmeric.
Plants containing berberine have been used for thousands of years in India, China, Japan and many other countries. Berberine has also been used as an isolated substance and offered as a dietary supplement since the 1950s. In the last two decades, scientific interest has grown considerably and there are now around 200 published articles on berberine every year.

Absorption of berberine

Some berberine remains in the gastrointestinal tract. It leaves the beneficial bacteria undisturbed, which makes it ideal to be taken before or together with a probiotic. After it has been absorbed by the intestinal mucosa, it is pumped back into the intestinal cavity and broken down in the intestinal wall or liver. It is therefore understandable why the plasma level of berberine remains low. However, there are also studies that show that berberine and metabolites are rapidly absorbed by organs such as the liver, kidneys, muscles, lungs, brain, heart, pancreas and fatty tissue. In most of the tissues analysed, berberine levels were found to be many times higher than blood plasma levels.

Effect of berberine

A central mechanism of action of berberine is that it promotes the activity of AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase), which is known as the "metabolic master switch". This enzyme is involved in glucose and fat metabolism by supporting the cellular uptake and oxidation of glucose and fatty acids. As a result, it has an influence on blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Valuable ingredients

* No reference quantity according to LMIV specified

Ingredients

Berberine hydrochloride (berberine, extracted from Berberis aristata, root), rice starch (Oryza sativa), vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented manioc starch), sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus).

Recommended dosage

Take 1-2 capsules per day with water with a meal.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (not in the refrigerator).

Legal information

The recommended daily intake must not be exceeded. Food supplements are no substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of small children.