Berbercap 60 Vegetarian Capsules

Berbercap®, created by Thorne Research, is a supplement designed to support GI and immune activity. Berpercap promotes healthy respiratory mucus membranes. The active ingredient in Berbercap is berberine, which is a natural product that helps the body maintain normal levels of intestinal flora.

As you can expect from Thorne Research’s products, Berbercap is a high-quality product that is made without any flowing agents that have been shown to inhibit bioavailability. It may; however, include one or more of the following hypoallergenic ingredients to fill space within the easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules: Silicon dioxide; Leucine; Magnesium citrate.

Berbercap is excipient-free, meaning that it does not contain corn, soy, yeast wheat or gluten. It does not contain any artificial colors of flavors.

What is Berberine?

Berberine is an immune-enhancing alkaloid that is found in many plants, including goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis), Coptis or golden thread (Coptis chinesis), Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium), barberry (Berberis vulgaris), and tree turmeric (Berberis aristata). It is known to help the body maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria in the gut.

Berberine is considered by many holistic practitioners to be an extremely effective herbal treatment. It is used to treat many health troubles, such as Alzheimer’s, high cholesterol and certain infections like staph, strep, candida and salmonella. But one of Berberine’s most well-known qualities is its ability to work against diarrhea and E. Coli. Many studies have been done on the effects of Berberine on diarrhea and have proven that just one single dose may be enough for you to see some benefit. So, the recommended dosage of one capsule two to three times daily should be effective at clearing up issues of the gastrointestinal tract.

In some studies, Berberine has also shown to be a promising treatment for reducing blood sugar with diabetes. Subjects reported a reduction in thirst, urinary frequency, increased strength and reduced blood pressure.

Berberine has also been studied for its heart-health promoting abilities. One study indicated that the cardiovascular effects of this herb can deem it useful for the treatment of arrhythmia and heart failure.

Safety Precautions

Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Berberine. Berberine can cause uterine contractions, which can lead to miscarriage. It has also been linked to neonatal jaundice. When taking Berberine, follow the recommended doses. Taking Berberine in large doses for more than 4 weeks may cause liver problems. Smaller doses, such as those found in Thorne Research, have been found to be safe and beneficial. Avoid this product, if you think you might be allergic to any of its listed ingredients.