Berberine

Berberine is a naturally-occurring compound found in plants like goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments including diabetes, high cholesterol, digestive disorders and infections. Berberine supplements are now widely available and may provide health benefits by reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control and possibly even fighting cancer. Additionally, it has potential antioxidant activity which could help protect against cellular damage from free radicals that can lead to disease.