{"product_id":"berberine-hcl","title":"Berberine LipoMicel","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses_benefits\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 500 mg of berberine HCl per softgel, the dosing strength used in clinical trials for glucose and lipid control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses LipoMicel technology, which creates a liquid micelle matrix that disperses the berberine into tiny microdroplets, resulting in a highly stable delivery system for higher absorption than standard forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy glucose metabolism via multiple mechanisms, including enhancement of insulin sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas favourable effects on blood lipids, including a reduction in triglycerides and both total and LDL cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivates Nrf-2, a key regulator of antioxidant gene transcription and prevention of glucose-induced neurotoxicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain cardiovascular health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtracted from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBerberis vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(European barberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_summary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeature Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile berberine is traditionally used for gastrointestinal symptoms, current research shows that it also has benefits for blood glucose support, cardiovascular health, and antioxidant activity.\u003csup\u003e1–7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt helps lower blood glucose by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates and supporting insulin sensitivity, in addition to lowering HbA1c levels.\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt helps reduce waist circumference and body weight, blood pressure, and triglycerides in metabolic syndrome.\u003csup\u003e4,5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt also helps lower blood pressure, total and LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.\u003csup\u003e4–8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine improves insulin sensitivity through inhibition of alpha-glucosidase activity, upregulation of insulin receptors in peripheral tissues,\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAMPK activation, and UHRF1 inhibition.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn controlled trials, it reduced HbA1c levels with comparable efficacy to standard treatment. Berberine also activates Nrf2, a key regulator of cellular antioxidant defence, and attenuates glucose-induced neurotoxicity.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine supplements can vary widely in bioavailability. Improved delivery forms, such as LipoMicel berberine, enhance bioavailability, provide resistance against intestinal degradation, and may also improve intracellular delivery.\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA pilot crossover study showed that LipoMicel berberine was effective in lowering blood glucose levels by 12% after two 500 mg doses.\u003csup\u003e11\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fg-table\" border=\"1\" collapse=\"collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"fg-head\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Softgel Contains:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\"\u003eBerberine LipoMicel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e* (hydrochloride) (\u003ci\u003eBerberis vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e) (root bark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"non_medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob powder), medium chain triglycerides, bergamot flavour, xylitol, MSM, stevia leaf extract, sunflower lecithin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dosage site-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Adult Dose (18 Years \u0026amp; Older):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 softgel 2 times per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a health care practitioner if you have leucopenia, a kidney disorder, or blood pressure problems. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have liver disease, hypotension, hypoglycemia, or diabetes. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, in which case discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"allergens\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43901199122600,"sku":"BIOBER001","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/6614\/9800\/files\/ScreenShot2024-11-28at2.32.43PM.png?v=1732822408","url":"https:\/\/institute-for-hormonal-health.myshopify.com\/products\/berberine-hcl","provider":"Gracemed Functional Medicine and Hormonal Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}