Berberine Guaranteed Potency 500 mg. - 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) Solaray

Solaray - Berberine Guaranteed Potency 500 mg. - 60 Vegetable Capsules

Solaray Guaranteed Potency Berberine vegcaps contain 500mg of Berberis aristata from Indian Barberry. Berberine is a golden yellow alkaloid obtained from the roots and stems of plants such as Indian barberry and Oregon grape. These berberine-containing plants have been used throughtout the world dating back over 3,000 years.

Maroon—Guaranteed Potency (GP) Herbal Extracts
These GP herbal extracts include approximately 150 different extracts, from 5-HTP to Yohimbe extract. The GP herbs are for consumers who prefer extracts that identify certain marker compounds used in various studies. Herbal extracts combine historical herbal usage with the innovative science of the 21st century. The herbs are tested to ensure a guaranteed potency of marker/active compounds and they are also Green Screened. Solaray Herbal Extracts feature the following information on every label:

• To avoid any confusion, the herb is clearly identified by its common name, as well as its Latin name according to the Herbs of Commerce (HOC) book produced by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
• The herb part from which the extract was produced is also identified, since each part of the plant can have different marker/active compounds.
• The marker/active compound(s) are identified by name.
• The percentage and quantity of the extract are noted in mg or mcg so the consumer doesn’t have to do the math.
• Whenever possible, Solaray Herbal Extracts use whole herbs to complement the extract rather than an inert filler (such as cellulose or rice) in the belief that the whole herbs may act synergistically with the extract. The Solaray line of herbal extracts is designed for the modern consumer who wants a guaranteed potency product based on sound scientific methodology.

Solaray True Quality
Every Solaray product is subjected to rigorous testing and screening protocols based on the latest cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) monographs. The process may vary by ingredient, but typically includes organoleptic (taste, touch, smell) testing to compare it to previous batches, and lab assays for microbial, identity, purity, and potency validation. Only when an ingredient has passed all of the required assays is it released from quarantine to manufacturing.

What You Will Find In Solaray Products
The Solaray brand guarantees quality with the most natural ingredients we can find. We strive to offer products that contain:

• only natural excipients and fillers (some products have none)
• vegetable cellulose (as an enteric coating for capsules)
• natural sweeteners (xylitol, fructose, sorbitol)
• natural colors (obtained from plants)
• natural flavors (real cocoa and vanilla)
• natural preservatives (vitamin E and rosemary extract)

What You Won't Find In Solaray Products
You won't find any unfavorable ingredients found in mass-market brands, such as aluminum, FD&C colors, high-fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and other unhealthy or unnatural additives. Solaray is dedicated to providing Solaray products that meet the stringent criteria of health food stores. Therefore, you won't find any of the following in Solaray products:

• artificial flavors
• artificial colors
• artificial preservatives
• artificial sweeteners
• pharmaceutical glaze (a shellac coating made from beetles)

The Solaray brand employs quality control standards in all areas of product development—from ensuring identity and authenticity by laboratory analysis to screening for microbes and heavy metal testing.

Solaray's herbs and herbal extracts show an additional layer of testing that is represented by our Green Screened logo (see the Green Screened tab for the full story). They test them for microbials, heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides and they reject herbs that they suspect are irradiated.

Only after their extensive laboratory analysis program confirms that the raw materials meet their strict standards do they give them approval and release them for manufacturing. For further details, look at the toolbar under "products" for more details on all of their testing procedures.

True Tradition. A Natural Passion For 35 Years
Solaray began in 1973 as a pioneer in formulating and marketing blended herbal products with complementary effects. From its inception, Solaray focused on encapsulated products, which offer rapid disintegration and are easy to swallow. By 1984, Solaray became a full line manufacturer, carrying not only the highest quality herbs, but also a full line of vitamins, minerals and specialty products. Over the years, Solaray has contributed significantly to the industry through the innovation of products such as CranActin, PhytoEstrogen, Cool Cayenne, PSA Control, Estro-3, and much more. Today, Solaray products are sold in over 60 countries! Making a healthier world isn't something Solaray aspires to do ... it's something Solaray is doing. This is Solaray's passion for over 35 years.

Solaray Means Quality
Every Solaray product is subjected to rigorous testing and screening protocols. The process may vary by ingredient, but typically includes organoleptic (taste, touch, smell) testing to compare it to previous batches, and lab assays for microbial, identity, purity and potency validation. Only when an ingredient has passed all of the required assays is it released to manufacturing. Solaray adheres to all current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and an independent auditing firm audits Solaray's facilities, laboratory and manufacturing protocols for compliance with the latest regulations.

Green Screened
The Green Screened logo represents their commitment at Solaray to providing herbs of the utmost quality. The Solaray brand employs quality control standards in all areas of product development - from ensuring identification and authenticity by laboratory analysis to screening for microbes, herbicides and pesticides to heavy metal testing. Solaray rejects herbs they suspect are irradiated. Only after Solaray's laboratory analysis program confirms that the herbs meet Solaray's strict standards do they give the product their Green Screened approval.

About Solaray
Solaray is the flagship brand of the Nutraceutical Family of Brands. With almost 1,000 products, they provide a full line of herbs, herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients, such as amino acids, fatty acids, probiotics, enzymes, and functional formulations designed for today's lifestyles. Their simple white labels-adorned with the illustrious Solaray rainbow-are recognizable in more than 9,000 health food stores nationwide and 60 countries worldwide. Solaray's array of colored lids identifies each category of products, so a whole herb in a green lid, for example is easily differentiated from an herbal extract in a maroon lid or a blend in a blue lid. Vitamins, minerals and specialty formulas are in bottles with white lids. Solaray has attracted a loyal following since its launch in 1973 because people associate it with unparalleled quality, service, innovation and purity.