WellBetX Berberine 500 mg. - 60 Vegetarian Capsules Natural Factors

What Is Berberine?
A naturally-occurring compound sourced from plants, Berberine has been used for more than centuries to treat different kinds of maladies. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat ailments like diarrhea, infection, and stomach problems. It is also used for weight management. Recent studies show that it can help stabilize blood sugar levels among people suffering from diabetes. Intake of berberine three times a day can help control blood sugar similar thus it has effects that are similar to metformin.

Sourced From Natural Ingredients
Natural Factors’ Berberine capsules contain 500 milligrams of Berberine (hydrochloride). Berberine is sourced from the root extract of Berberis vulgaris. Also called barberry, this shrub produces edible berries with sharply acidic taste. It also contains a potent amount of Berberine – the active ingredient of this supplement. Studies show that only 500 milligrams of berberine are needed to pose positive effects to the body.

How Does It Work?
This supplement supports healthy blood sugar levels and improves the insulin sensitivity of the body so that the glucose is transported to different cells in the body where it is needed. It is involved in the AMP-activated protein kinase, which is an enzyme that helps regulate the energy levels of the body. By influencing the pathway, berberine helps promote the uptake of glucose into the cells thus converting it to energy. By activating the AMPK pathway, it can also help stabilize the blood cholesterol level. It has the ability to regulate lipid metabolism so that the body burns fatty acids more effectively.

Reduced Digestion Of Carbs
While it is known that berberine can help stabilize blood sugar levels, it is also known to help reduce the digestion of carbohydrates particular starches. What it does is that it inhibits the starch enzymes, so the starch is not broken down and it is passed into the intestines and excreted from the body as stool. This means that the starch is not absorbed in the bloodstream. This prevents the blood glucose level from elevating. And since the extra starch is not broken down, this means that berberine can also help with weight management.

Promotes Insulin Sensitivity
The limited amount of glucose that is absorbed by the body is not the main benefit of this supplement. For the glucose that does get into the bloodstream, this supplement helps push them into the cells by supporting insulin sensitivity. It influences the transport proteins that carry glucose into the cells. A healthy insulin sensitivity ensures that the insulin is always working efficiently in delivering glucose within the cell. Using insulin effectively is the foundation for healthy blood glucose levels.