Brad Stanfield on Berberine

“Berberine acts in several different ways to help reduce LDL cholesterol. It reduces how much cholesterol from our food gets absorbed by the gut and it also has a dual impact on LDL receptors in the liver.”

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“One of the most important effects of berberine is to activate an enzyme called AMPK. AMPK acts as a cellular energy sensor and when it's flipped on, it drives a set of processes to restore the energy balance.”

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“Berberine works by also blocking the PCSK9 protein. For some people, it may offer small benefits to their blood cholesterol levels.”

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“Berberine supplements did improve total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol when compared to placebo. It's a notable but small effect.”

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“When AMPK is ramped up, it acts to conserve energy in the body. And one of the key ways it does this is to dial back making proteins, but this is essential to muscle growth.”

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