Berberine Might Just Be A Miracle Herb

The Chinese herb, berberine, might just be the miracle herb that no one has heard of. In a 2017 systematic review published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, the authors analyzed 27 randomized control trials totaling over 2500 patients and concluded “that berberine has comparable therapeutic effect on type 2 DM, hyperlipidemia and hypertension with no serious side effect.” They added, “Considering the relatively low cost compared with other first-line medicine and treatment, berberine might be a good alternative for low socioeconomic status patients to treat type 2 DM, hyperlipidemia, hypertension over long time period.” Berberine supplementation lowered A1C levels and LDL-C levels while also increasing HDL levels. It also lowered triglyceride levels and total cholesterol levels.

In addition to its anti-diabetic properties, berberine has been shown to have anti-bacterial properties and liver-protective properties as well. Considering the relatively low cost of this herb and it’s varied beneficial properties, berberine might just be the miracle herb no one has heard of!

Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25498346

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6163782/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27671811/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29232416

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26191220