GENESTRA Berberis Formula (180 veg caps)

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a bitter to aid digestionHelps relieve digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia, and as a mild laxativeHerbal Medicine to help maintain gastrointestinal healthBerberine also promotes proper intestinal epithelial tight junction formationRecommended for parasitic, bacterial and viral infections, including candidiasis, yeast, urinary tractDescriptionGenestra - Berberis Formula - 100 veggie Capsule(s) - NPN: 80034907 -- Berberis Formula is a blend of barberry, goldenseal and Oregon grape extracts that are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help maintain gastrointestinal health. The main bioactive ingredient in these extracts is berberine. Recent research demonstrates that berberine inhibits bacterial attachment to the gastric mucosa.Berberine also mediates the transport of ions and water across intestinal epithelial cells. It helps maintain the balance between electrolytes and water, resulting in an anti-diarrheal effect. Berberine can increase the expression of the Na+; H+ exchanger and aquaporin,which help enhance the absorption of sodium and water, respectively.Berberine also promotes proper intestinal epithelial tight junction formation, and decreases the permeability of these cells to promote appropriate gastrointestinal barrier function. During low contractile states, berberine stimulates the jejunum through the activation of muscarinic receptors, resulting in increased intestinal motility, and a mild laxative effectINGREDIENTS Medicinal Ingredients Barberry200 mg Goldenseal50 mg Oregon grape25 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients Cellulose Hypromellose Silica