The Absorption of Bioactive Berberine in Human
Study Description
“The Absorption of Bioactive Berberine in Human”
Berberine from medicinal plants has therapeutic activities against multiple chronic diseases. But its absorption rate is very low. The objective of this study is to test if adding TPGS or Quillaja extract as an emulsifier enhance the absorption of berberine in human.
Location
Methods
No pharmaceutical medication involved
Patients and healthy individuals accepted
Dietary Supplement - Berberine
Two capsules of berberine. Each capsule contains 400 mg berberine. The total amount of berberine throughout is 800 mg.
Dietary Supplement - TPGS emulsified berberine
Two capsules of TPGS/Quillaja extract emulsified berberine. Each capsule contains 400 mg berberine. The total amount of berberine throughout is 800 mg.
Dietary Supplement - Quillaja extract emulsified berberine
Four capsules of Quillaja extract emulsified berberine. Each capsule contains 200 mg berberine. The total amount of berberine throughout is 800 mg.
Additional Information
Official Study Title
To Test the Efficacy of Novel Berberine Emulsification by TPGS or Quillaja Extract on the Absorption of Berberine Compared to Berberine Powder in Humans
Clinical Trial ID
NCT03438292
ParticipAid ID
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