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Genestra Berberis Formula (90 caps) expires September 2024

Genestra Berberis Formula (90 caps) expires September 2024

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Berberis Formula

Herbal Formula

  • Vegan
  • Soy Free
  • No starch
  • Corn Free
  • Yeast Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Sugar Free
  • No sodium
  • Wheat Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Preservatives Free
  • No artificial coloring or flavoring
  • Includes goldenseal root extract, barberry root and stem extract, barberry root bark, Oregon grape root extract, and Oregon grape root
  • Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a bitter to aid digestion, to help relieve digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative

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.3 It helps maintain the balance between electrolytes and water, resulting in an anti-diarrheal effect.3 Berberine can increase the expression of the Na+; H+ exchanger and aquaporin,2 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 effect.

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Root and Stem Extract (4:1)/Extrait de racine et tige d’épine-vinette (Berberis vulgaris) (4:1) 200mg
800 mg Dried Equivalent/ Équivalent en poids sec de 800 mg Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Root Extract (4:1)/ Extrait de racine de mahonia à feuilles de houx(Mahonia aquifolium) (4:1) 200mg
800 mg Dried Equivalent/ Équivalent en poids sec de 800 mg Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Root Std. Extract (10:1) (5% Alkaloids)/Extrait normalisé de racine de sceau d’or (Hydrastis canadensis)(10:1) (5 % d’alcaloïdes) 50mg
500 mg Dried Equivalent/ Équivalent en poids sec de 500 mg Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Root Bark/ Écorce de racine d’épine-vinette (Berberis vulgaris) 25mg
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Root/ Racine de mahonia à feuilles de houx (Mahonia aquifolium) 25mg


Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Hypromellose, cellulose, silica.

Recommended Use

Adults (19 years and older): Take one capsule two times daily with meals or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. May take up to one week to produce beneficial effects.

Risk Information

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your healthcare practitioner. If you have a kidney disorder, blood pressure problems, heart or respiratory condition, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Consumption with alcohol, other medications and/or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if the following symptoms occur: nausea, vomiting, drop in blood pressure and/or difficulty breathing. High dosages of berberine can depress respiration, stimulate intestinal smooth muscle and reduce bronchial constriction. Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial colouring or flavouring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products. Ideal for vegans.

Quality Assurance

Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken.

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