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10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Study: Berberine, a natural anti-staphylococcal agent, can be used to treat prosthetic joint infections
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the primary pathogens responsible for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). This is a huge problem as certain strains of S. aureus are resistant to conventional antibacterial treatments. With this in mind, a group of researchers from China investigated whether berberine can be used as a treatment for PJI-related S. aureus infection. Joint replacement […]
09/28/2021
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By Franz Walker
Investigating the antimicrobial activity of berberine against Staphylococcus aureus
Researchers from China looked at the anti-staphylococcal activities of berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Coptis chinensis, and evaluated its potential to treat prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers collected 18 PJI-associated strains of S. aureus and identified their Multi-Locus Sequence Types (MLST). They assigned […]
04/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The health benefits of berberine, a staple in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
Berberine is a compound found in various medicinal plants. It is extensively studied by scientists because many of its properties are beneficial to human health. In fact, berberine has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Berberine can be obtained from many sources, such as the Chinese medicinal herb called […]
03/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Brain-boosting berberine: Study shows it reduces likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease
Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in the plants that belong to the genus Berberis. Today, it is used as a supplement and is known to provide a wide variety of health benefits, including weight loss, reduced blood sugar and improved heart health. But recently, researchers from Hong Kong and Macau found another use […]
02/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Berberine a “multipotent” therapy for reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Hong Kong and Macau conducted a systematic review to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of berberine. Their article was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex disease driven by multiple factors. Therapeutic strategies based on decreasing the amount of B-amyloid in the brain have failed in clinical trials, suggesting […]
03/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
A compound found in goldenseal proven to possess cancer-fighting properties
Scientists continue to search for natural cancer treatments. A team of researchers at Nagasaki International University in Japan found that a natural compound known as berberine can help protect against cancer, particularly leukemia, by inducing cancer cell death. For the study, the research team looked at the subcellular localization and the apoptotic mechanisms of berberine. […]
03/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Berberine induces cell death in leukemia cells – study
A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that a compound called berberine induces cell death in leukemia cells. In this study, the subcellular localization and the apoptotic mechanisms of berberine were investigated. Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in medicinal plants used in traditional and folk medicines. In the study, researchers […]
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