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Berberine: what is it and where does it come from?

In short: berberine is a yellow plant alkaloid from plants such as barberry and Berberis aristata. Supplements usually contain berberine HCl, often 500 mg per capsule. No health claims are authorised in the EU for berberine.

Berberine is a plant substance that occurs naturally in barberry (berberis), Oregon grape and goldenseal, among others. In this article you can read which plants berberine comes from, the form in which it is used in supplements, what the label states and what to keep in mind regarding medication, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Wat is berberine Herkomst, vormen en waar je op let

Waar komt berberine vandaan?

Berberine is a plant alkaloid that gives some plants their characteristic yellow colour. It is extracted from the roots, stems and bark of plants such as Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Berberis aristata and Coptis chinensis.

No health claims are authorised in the EU for berberine. The information below is therefore descriptive and factual.

In welke vormen is berberine verkrijgbaar?

Berberine HCl and label dosage

In supplements, berberine is usually used as berberine HCl (berberine hydrochloride), a salt form of berberine. A common amount is 500 mg per capsule. The dosage differs per product and is stated on the label.

  • Form: berberine HCl, often 500 mg per capsule.
  • Intake: according to the label, often with a meal.
  • Capsule: choose a plant-based capsule if you follow a vegan diet.

Veelgestelde vragen over berberine

Het etiket lezen en waar je op let


Kwaliteit en herkomst

A transparent manufacturer states the plant source, the form (berberine HCl) and the amount per capsule.

At Plenthera you will find Berberine 500 mg – 60 capsules by Vitals: berberine hydrochloride from the root of Berberis aristata, in a plant-based capsule (pullulan), with rice starch and sunflower oil. Label dosage: 1–2 capsules a day with a meal and water.

Do you take medication? Consult your doctor first. According to the label, the product is not intended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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