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Doctor's Formulas Berberine is a dietary supplement with berberine, in 60 vegetable capsules. Berberine is a plant alkaloid, that is, a natural compound of the plant kingdom, and here it comes from the patented ingredient Berbevis, which is obtained from the plant Berberis aristata DC.
The characteristic of this preparation is not the berberine itself, which you can find in dozens of products, but the form in which it is provided. Berbevis uses Phytosome technology, a formulation method that creates a complex of the plant component with phospholipids. Berberine in its conventional form has very low absorption by the digestive tract. The phytosomal formulation was developed precisely to address this limitation and, according to the manufacturer, offers up to 10 times higher absorption compared to conventional berberine.
Berberis aristata, also known as Indian barberry or darucharinthra, is a shrub of the Himalayas with a long history of use in traditional Indian botany. Berberine is its characteristic alkaloid and is responsible for the intense yellow color of the bark and root. Berbevis is a standardized raw material, meaning its berberine content is controlled and is consistent across batches.**
Phytosome is a complex of a plant component with phospholipids, usually lecithin. The idea is simple: the plant molecule is bonded with lipid molecules that resemble the structural elements of cell membranes, thereby improving its behavior in the aqueous environment of the intestine. The technology has been applied for years to various plant extracts and the corresponding bioavailability data is published by the manufacturer of the raw material.**
The capsule shell is of plant origin, so the product is suitable for vegetarians. The package contains 60 vegetable capsules.
It is aimed at adults who are interested in berberine and want a form with documented standardization and improved absorption instead of berberine powder without specifications. It is also an option for vegetarians, as the capsules do not contain gelatin.
Berberine is a plant component for which there are no approved health claims in the European Union. Therefore, we describe what the ingredient is, where it comes from, and how it has been formulated, without making any claims.**
The product is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not intended for children. If you are taking any medication, especially antidiabetics, medical or pharmacist consultation before use is essential and not optional.
Follow the dosage indicated on the packaging and do not exceed it. Due to the possible interactions of berberine, do not increase the dose on your own initiative.
Patented means that the specific method of preparation of the raw material is protected by a patent. Standardized means that the content of the extract in berberine is controlled and is consistent, unlike a simple plant powder where the amount varies.
Not without approval from your doctor. Berberine interacts with antidiabetic drugs and affects the CYP enzyme system, through which a large number of drugs are metabolized. This interaction is real, not theoretical.
No. Berberine is contraindicated in both cases.
The capsules are vegetable-based, without gelatin of animal origin, so the product is suitable for vegetarians. For the full list of ingredients, check the packaging label.
Berberine in its conventional form is absorbed in a very small percentage by the digestive system. This is why the industry has developed forms like phytosomes, aiming to improve bioavailability.**
It contains 60 vegetable capsules. The duration depends on the dose indicated on the label.
** Information on plant ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
Patented ingredient Berbevis, berberine from Berberis aristata DC in a complex with phospholipids (Phytosome technology). Vegetable capsule shell.
Pack of 60 vegetable capsules, suitable for vegetarians. For exact contents, other formulations and possible allergens, consult the packaging label.
Take according to the instructions on the packaging, with plenty of water.
Interaction and contraindication warnings:
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of human disease. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
