What is Berberine Hcl Powder

Berberine hcl powder (also known as berberine hydrochloride) is a natural isoquinoline alkaloid found in a wide variety of herbs, including goldenseal, barberry, goldthread, Oregon grape and tree turmeric.

Within these plants, the berberine alkaloid can be found in the stem, bark, roots and rhizomes (rootlike subterranean stems) of the plants. It has a deep yellow color — so much so that it has been used as a natural dye.

Berberine is found in a group of shrub plants called Berberis. It is also the main active component of two herbs that are popular in natural medicine: Coptidis Rhizoma and Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these herbs have been used to naturally treat diabetes for centuries. This compound also has a long history of use for managing bacterial gastroenteritis, diarrhea and other digestive diseases. 

Alkaloids are defined as a class of organic compounds of plant origin containing mostly basic nitrogen atoms. Consuming them can have pronounced physiological actions on humans, especially pertaining to cardiovascular and metabolic health.

What Health Problems Does Berberine Hcl Powder Treat?

●Help treat Potential Diabetes:

In one study, berberine was found to help lower blood glucose. This can help prevent and treat type II diabetes and its complications, including diabetic cardiovascular disease and diabetic neuropathy.

It’s also been shown to have positive effects on glucose-lipid metabolism, inflammatory factors and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome.

One of the most impressive studies compared taking 500 milligrams of the compound two to three times daily for three months to taking the common diabetes drug metformin. Berberine was able to control blood sugar and lipid metabolism as effectively as metformin, with researchers describing it as a “potent oral hypoglycemic agent.”

●May Help Lower High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure:

There’s evidence that berberine may help lower high LDL, total cholesterol and high blood pressure levels. 

A study published in the journal Metabolism showed that berberine hcl powder reduced serum cholesterol along with triglyceride levels in type 2 diabetic patients. It seems to work by inhibiting PCSK9, which, as research from Harvard Medical School notes, helps lower cholesterol. 

A separate study found that the combined administration of red yeast rice — well-known for its ability to naturally lower cholesterol — and berberine may provide a broader range of cholesterol protection with a lower risk of serious adverse effects compared to prescription statin therapy.

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