What Foods Have Berberine? | A Guide to Natural Sources of Berberine

Discover nature’s best sources of berberine! From goldenseal and barberry to Oregon grape and tree turmeric, explore these powerful foods packed with health-boosting benefits.

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  1. Effect of barberry (Berberis vulgaris) consumption on blood pressure, plasma lipids, and inflammation in patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7694417/
  2. Goldenseal: Usefulness and Safety: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/goldenseal
  3. Effect of Oregon grape root extracts on P-glycoprotein mediated transport in in vitro cell lines: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10830684/
  4. Turmeric, The Golden Spice: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/
  5. Anti-diabetic effects of a Coptis chinensis containing new traditional Chinese medicine formula in type 2 diabetic rats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21213398/
  6. Berberine and Its Study as an Antidiabetic Compound: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10376565/
  7. The Effect on Berberine on Weight Loss in Order to Prevent Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32353823/
  8. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Berberine in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3942282/
  9. Berberine: A Promising Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9164284/
  10. Berberine: Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/berberine
  11. Berberine, a Herbal Metabolite in the Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk Factors, Course, and Consequences of the Disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8874997/
  12. Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2410097/#:~:text=Incidence%20of%20gastrointestinal,in%20combination%2Dtherapy.