Weight
Loss

Berberine can help with weight loss efforts. It activates AMPK, the body’s energy burning master switch. It also inhibits fat storage, and increases the level of brown fat, a type of fat that burns energy rather than storing it.

Studies show Berberine on it’s own causes moderate weight loss, but the effects are much greater when combined with exercise and healthy eating.

PCOS

Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation are major contributors to PCOS, along with increased Testosterone production.

Berberine increases insulin sensitivity, reduces inflammation and reduces Testosterone production in the theca cells of the ovaries improving the symptoms of PCOS. It also helps with acne, another side effect of PCOS.

Diabetes

Berberine reduces blood sugar levels, increases insulin sensitivity, as well as improving cholesterol counts. It also improves liver function and reduces fat build up in the liver (fatty liver).

Berberine also helps to reduce inflammation in the body which is strongly correlated with diabetes.

Cholesterol

Berberine can reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol), increase HDL (the good cholesterol) and reduces levels of circulating triglycerides.

Candida

Berberine is an excellent part of a candida cleansing program. Berberine increases the power of other anti-fungals.

It also kills other parasites and bad bacteria in the body that may contribute to an overgrowth of candida.

It supports the immune system and mucous membranes of the body and digestive system damaged by candida.

It also replenishes good bacteria in the gut, and supports liver function and the secretion of bile

The Immune System
and Infections

Berberine boosts the immune system and directly reduces the levels of bad bacteria in the gut. It can also act directly agains bacterial infections including MRSA, viral infections like influenza, and can help against UTI infections and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth).

Cognitive
Benefits

Berberine may be effective in preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia, and fights against inflammation and degeneration of neurones in the brain. It can also help with increasing cerebral blood flow and reduces peptide molecules that can negatively affect memory.

Fatty Liver
Disease

Berberine can reduce fat build up in the liver known as fatty liver disease, that is very common in people suffering from diabetes and PCOS.

Berberine increases fatty acid burning in the liver and reduces glucose production in the liver which both lead to fat build up.

Arthritis and
joint health

Arthritis and pain in the joints are usually caused by high levels of inflammation in the body. Because Berberine is such a powerful anti-inflammatory it can help with the symptoms of arthritis and other joint pain problems.

Acne

According to a 2012 study Berberine can reduce Acne levels by as much as 45% in only 4 weeks.