Berberine is an important bioactive substance in the roots, trunk, bark and berries of the plant genus Berberis. Vitals uses a very pure extract from the roots of the Berberis aristata species. This species is also called Indian barberry or tree turmeric.

The plants containing berberine have been used for thousands of years in India, China, Japan and many more countries. Since the 1950s, berberine has also been isolated as a substance and used as a dietary supplement. Over the past twenty years, scientific interest has grown enormously and now some 200 published articles on berberine are added every year.

Bioavailabiltiy of berberine
Part of berberine remains in the gastrointestinal tract. It leaves beneficial bacteria untouched and can therefore excellently precede or be combined with a probiotic. After absorption through the intestinal mucosa, it is partly pumped back to the intestinal cavity, and partly broken down in the intestinal wall or liver. This explains that the plasma level of berberine remains low. But studies have also shown that berberine and metabolites are quickly absorbed by liver, kidneys, muscles, lungs, brain, heart, pancreas and adipose tissue. The berberine level turned out to be many times higher than the blood plasma level in most of the tissues examined.

(Provisional) permitted health claims:*

supports the maintenance of normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels
is good for the heart and blood vessels
aids in blood sugar regulation
is good for the liver

* Health claim pending approval by the European Food Safety Authority.

Recommended daily intake Berberine 500 mg: As a food supplement, adults take 1-3 tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. This product is best taken with meals with a glass of water.

Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children.

Contains: 60 capsules

Other Nutrition and Health Claims: European Food Safety Authority

Manufacturer: Vitals

Distribution: Nutrition Company BV

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