Berberine  The Longevity Ingredient

5.17.2024 0 comments

Author: Trisha Houghton, CNS, ASIST

The human body is a marvelous, but often imperfect, machine.

No matter how well you take care of it, there will always be external and internal issues that cause it to break down. Some breakdowns may be on a small scale (like the occasional cold), while others will be significant (such as autoimmune disease, cancer, or heart problems).

Every year, science makes significant strides of progress in understanding the problems that plague the human body, as well as discovering new remedies, treatments, and solutions to address those problems.

It should come as no surprise that Mother Nature has a lot of ways to do exactly that.

There are myriad foods, plants, herbs, and spices that can benefit your body and protect against the natural deterioration that is the result of being alive.

In this post, we’ll talk about one of the best longevity-boosting ingredients on the planet: berberine. We’ll look at what it is, what it can do for you, and why it deserves a place in your life.

By the end, you’ll have a clear idea of just what a game-changer it can be for your health.

Let’s dive in!

What is Berberine?

Berberine isa compound derived from the European barberry, Oregon grape, and goldenseal plants. It is a highly potent chemical that is known for its antibacterial properties [1].

Berberine has long been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines for centuries as a longevity-booster and natural treatment. It’s also been known to change your body’s cells, which is why it can offer so many amazing benefits.

The Benefits of Berberine

What makes berberine particularly beneficial for your health and longevity is its ability to improve your gut health.

Multiple studies have proven that berberine can be incredibly potent at regulating gut bacteria and improving gut microbiota health, composition, and balance.

One study [2] proved that berberine can “alleviate the pathological conditions of metabolic disorders”,  including but not limited to “central obesity, insulin resistance, abnormal glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NFLD), and metabolic hypertension”.

But it’s more than that. According to the data, “gut microbiota could regulate the absorption and utilization of berberine in the body”. At the same time “the structure and function of gut microbiota also changed after intervention by berberine”. It’s a cyclical relationship—the berberine improves gut function and the composition of the bacteria in the gut, making it more effective at absorbing further berberine.

More than that, it makes your gut microbiota more effective at combating the metabolic disorders listed above. All these disorders can shorten your lifespan and contribute to long-term health problems, so effectively stopping them in their tracks is one of berberine’s truly potent longevity-boosting effects.

Another study [3] focused on what berberine could do specifically for your gut microbiome, and found some pretty fascinating results.

The data proved that berberine could:

• Combat diabetes
• Prevent excessive cholesterol production and decrease absorption of cholesterol from your food
• Stimulate the synthesis of bile acids needed to break down fats
• Regulate bacterial fermentation in your intestines
• Prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in your gut, reducing your risk of bacterial infections
• Balance your gut microbiome and promote the growth of healthy, beneficial bacteria
• Decrease caloric intake in your gut, thereby improving energy metabolism
• Reduce inflammation in the gut and the body overall
• Improve both metabolic status and hormone balance

Pretty impressive, isn’t it?

In yet another study [4], researchers analyzed the effects of berberine in the gut microbiota, and found that it was able to boost the “intestinal immune factors”. Berberine makes the gut more effective at combatting the pathogens ingested via the food you eat (which accounts for a significant amount of the threats you face daily), which in turn makes your body more resilient against disease and infection.

Berberine can improve the composition of your gut bacteria, increasing the presence of bacteria that have beneficial effects on your body. For example, berberine increases the activity of a particular bacteria that produces butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that helps reduce the levels of glucose (sugar) and lipids (fat) in your bloodstream. This has a direct effect on metabolic disorders, essentially decreasing your risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and other similar conditions.

But it’s not just your gut that benefits from taking berberine. It can do so much more [5], including:

• Combat bacteria – Berberine can curb the growth of the Staphylococcus aureus that is known to cause pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, and a wide range of skin conditions. It can actually damage the proteins and DNA in the bacteria, curbing its activity, preventing its spread, and killing off the cells.
• Reduce inflammation – Berberine is a natural anti-inflammatory, meaning it can help to curb inflammation in your entire body, not just in your gut. This can make it highly beneficial for treating and preventing a significant number of health conditions and diseases, many of which are the result of, worsened by, or the cause of inflammation.
• Lower cholesterol – Not only can berberine lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, but it can increase the “good” HDL cholesterol that makes it easier for your body to regulate cholesterol levels.
• Combat and prevent diabetes – Berberine can improve your body’s blood sugar regulation mechanisms and improve insulin sensitivity, both of which will help reduce your risk of diabetes. Or, if you’re already dealing with diabetes, it can prevent it worsening and help you regain control of your body.
• Lower blood pressure – Berberine can prevent high blood pressure, making it highly effective at decreasing your risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Fight cancer – Colorectal, lung, liver, prostate, cervical, and ovarian cancers are inhibited by berberine. Berberine alters the cancer cells’ DNA, interfering with their progression and killing them off.
• Encourage weight loss – Taking barbery supplements can lower body mass index, prevent fat storage, and activate brown adipose tissue to increase fat burning. Put these together and you have a recipe for weight loss and better overall metabolic health.

Amazing what just one chemical can do, right?

How to Get More Berberine in Your Life

Berberine is available in supplement form, both in the Western world and in Asia.

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians [5] recommends taking a dose up to 1500 milligrams per day. However, as with any supplement, it’s strongly encouraged that you consult with your doctor before taking berberine.

There are some side effects, though minor, that you need to be aware of and prepared for, including nausea, headaches, skin rashes, upset stomach, and/or constipation.

But, if your doctor clears you, it’s worth taking this gut-improving, longevity-boosting supplement.

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Wrapping Up

If you are looking for a solution to improve your health and increase your lifespan, berberine may be just the thing for you.

As you read above, it has the potential to offer real benefits by modulating and balancing your gut microbiome. That will enhance your health on a fundamental level, improving your body’s function exponentially by regulating gut function.

And, once you add in its other effects—from reducing diabetes and high blood pressure risk to combatting inflammation, from preventing and fighting cancer to encouraging weight loss—it becomes an even more potent longevity-booster.

The long-term effects it offers to improve your overall health are very real, as science has proven again and again.

Resources:

[1] www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1126/berberinewww.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1126/berberine

[2] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452888/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452888/

[3] restorativemedicine.org/library/monographs/berberine/restorativemedicine.org/library/monographs/berberine/

[4] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7933196/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7933196/

[5] naturopathic.org/news/565580/6-Potential-Benefits-of-Berberine-You-Should-Know-About.htmnaturopathic.org/news/565580/6-Potential-Benefits-of-Berberine-You-Should-Know-About.htm

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