Recommended for:
Combination of berberine extracts from natural plant sources
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a bitter to aid digestion, to help relieve digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative
Includes goldenseal root extract, barberry root and stem extract, barberry root bark, Oregon grape root extract, and Oregon grape root
Berberis Formula is a blend of barberry, goldenseal and Oregon grape extracts that are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help maintain gastrointestinal health. The main bioactive ingredient in these extracts is berberine. Recent research demonstrates that berberine inhibits bacterial attachment to the gastric mucosa. Berberine also mediates the transport of ions and water across intestinal epithelial cells. It helps maintain the balance between electrolytes and water, resulting in an anti-diarrheal effect. Berberine can increase the expression of the Na+; H+ exchanger and aquaporin,2 which help enhance the absorption of sodium and water, respectively. Berberine also promotes proper intestinal epithelial tight junction formation, and decreases the permeability of these cells to promote appropriate gastrointestinal barrier function. During low contractile states, berberine stimulates the jejunum through the activation of muscarinic receptors, resulting in increased intestinal motility, and a mild laxative effect.
Ingredients:
Each Capsule Contains:
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Root Extract
(4:1) 200 mg 800 mg Dried Equivalent
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Root Extract
(4:1) 200 mg 800 mg Dried Equivalent
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Root Std. Extract
(5% Alkaloids) 50 mg
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Root 25 mg
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Root 25 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Cellulose, hypromellose, silica
Cautions:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use. If you have a kidney disorder or blood pressure problems, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your healthcare practitioner. Consumption with alcohol, other medications and/or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.
Recommended dosage:
Adults: Take one capsule daily, away from meals or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Amount:
90/ 180 capsules
