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Berberine is an alkaloid compound found in plants of the Berberis family. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine for its antimicrobial properties and to treat various types of gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea associated with infectious diseases.
Although it has been used for thousands of years, it has only been in the last 20-30 years that studies and research related to berberine have multiplied. This increased research interest has occurred due to the proven ability of berberine to help control blood glucose levels, which may contribute to the treatment of type 2 diabetes in its early stages or to work toward its prevention.
The advantage of berberine over metformin for this preventive or early-stage treatment is that berberine's side effects are much fewer than those of metformin, especially those related to gastrointestinal health (diarrhea, vomiting, gas, etc.).
For therapeutic use of berberine in relation to the prevention of type II diabetes, it is recommended that treatment be supervised and prescribed by a physician and that periodic blood tests be performed.
Several studies have demonstrated berberine's ability to control blood lipid levels, and berberine has been recommended in some treatments, in conjunction with monacolin K from red yeast rice, to reduce cholesterol levels.
There are also studies that have investigated the action of berberine as an element that helps reduce body mass index and, especially, waist circumference.
In any case, treatment should always be accompanied by improved eating and exercise habits.
What is silymarin?
Silymarin is the active ingredient in milk thistle. It helps protect the liver by promoting liver cell growth.
Milk thistle is currently the subject of numerous health-related research projects. Since 2013, the Catalan Institute of Oncology has been conducting research on milk thistle, demonstrating, first in vitro and later with cancer patients, that substances extracted from milk thistle (sibilinin) help prevent metastasis.
This study has been subsequently expanded by an international team led by the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), confirming the preliminary results.
Returning to silymarin, in addition to its benefits related to good liver health, it also stands out for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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500 mg Berberis - 100 mg Silymarin
500 mg Berberis - 100 mg Silymarin
- Helps support liver function.
- Helps control blood glucose levels.
- Helps reduce plasma triglyceride levels.
- Helps regulate blood pressure.