Berberine Max Bioactivity is a natural berberine supplement containing Berbevis™ Berberine Indena Phytosome™, a patented extract of Berberis aristata backed by clinical and bioabsorption studies.

This enhanced berberine supplement differs from our classic berberine supplement and rival products in that it offers exceptional bioavailability, making it even more effective in terms of health benefits, especially for controlling blood sugar and cholesterol.

Berberine Max Bioactivity is part of our Blood Sugar supplement category.

Health benefits of Berberis aristata berberine

What exactly is berberine ?

Berberine is an alkaloid derived from isoquinoline.

It is produced naturally by certain plants such as Indian barberry (Berberis aristata or daruharidra in Ayurveda), as well as common barberry (Berberis vulgaris), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis), etc.

Berberine is particularly highly-valued in the Asian pharmacopoeia.

Benefits of berberine on blood sugar, cholesterol, etc.

The many scientific studies conducted on the health benefits of berberine have found this alkaloid to help:

• regulate blood sugar levels by promoting glucose breakdown and insulin sensitivity, and by reducing glucose production by the liver, mainly through activation of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase). Berberine has also been tested many times in diabetics with promising results (1-4);
• regulate cholesterol levels by inhibiting its absorption in the gut and release into the bloodstream, and by increasing the capture of LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) by the liver (5-9). Berberine also helps to restore a good overall lipid profile by helping to maintain normal triglyceride levels and optimising ‘good’ HDL cholesterol levels;
• berberine is also being studied for its potential antimicrobial properties. It’s thought to work by disrupting the structure of microorganisms’ cell membranes and inhibiting their synthesis of DNA and proteins, which would reduce their growth and proliferation (10-13);
• last but not least, it is often attributed with positive effects on longevity. These effects are thought to be due to its ability to activate the AMPK enzyme , which improves cellular metabolism, reduces oxidative stress and increases autophagy (the body’s cellular recycling system), thus supporting better cellular health and a longer lifespan (14-15).

The 4 key strengths of our ultra-bioavailable berberine

The supplement Berberine Max Bioactivity is notable in 4 key aspects:

1. its exceptional bioavailability: Berberine Max Bioactivity is 10 times more bioavailable than standard berberine supplements. Usually, raw extract of berberine offers only partial oral bioavailability and bioabsorption. The exceptionally high bioavailability provided by Berbevis™ is the result of a state-of-the-art delivery system called Indena Phytosome™, specifically designed with berberine’s characteristics in mind. Indena Phytosome™ uses pea protein as a carrier, raw extract of Berberis aristata which is more soluble than pure berberine, and grape seed extract, a natural antioxidant which protects the gut mucosa from any adverse gastrointestinal side effects caused by the berberine, thus increasing its tolerability (16);
2. its patented and scientifically-supported ingredient: Berbevis™ is a patented, recognized ingredient, the effects of which have been proven by clinical research and bioabsorption studies. Its superior efficacy compared with that of other berberine optimization technologies has also been established (17-18);
3. its powerful dose: Berberine Max Bioactivity offers an excellent daily dose of 1100 mg of Berbevis™ extract (an optimal 310mg of berberine a day) for maximum efficacy, in complete safety;
4. its natural format: Berberine Max Bioactivity comes in the form of vegetarian capsules, with just one, 100% natural excipient: acacia gum.