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www.AbbysHealthFood.com - Issue 41 | Page 3 What is nature's best-kept secret for Weight loss? Blood Sugar? Heart Health? We'll let you in on the secret in a moment, but first, have you heard of AMPK? AMPK, or adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, is the important enzyme that acts as your body's central energy control switch, regulating how energy is produced and used in your body. It's oftentimes referred to as the "metabolic master switch" because it responds to changes in energy metabolism on a cellular and whole-body level. AMPK regulates various biological activities that help normalize blood sugar, lipid, and energy imbalances. Only a few chemicals are known to activate AMPK, and berberine is one of them. Berberine is the sunshiny yellow pigment found in plants such as barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape. There's been approximately 2,800 scientific studies on berberine, and over a third of these studies have been published in the last five years! blood sugar balance By affecting the AMPK pathway, berberine helps induce the uptake of glucose into cells where it is converted into energy, and also supports healthy insulin sensitivity. Together, these actions positively affect healthy blood sugar levels. When blood sugar is balanced, it's easier to maintain normal body weight. Berberine also helps support carbohydrate digestion, which helps with weight management. Weight loss AMPK activation is reported to underlie berberine's favorable influence on weight loss by boosting fat burning in the mitochondria. Also, research has shown that people who gain weight often spend much of their day on the "blood sugar roller coaster," with blood sugar alternately surging and plummeting, leaving them tired or irritable and leading to frequent unhealthy food cravings. So, by supporting healthy blood sugar levels, berberine also promotes healthy weight management! heart health By activating the AMPK pathway, berberine also supports healthy cholesterol levels. Berberine has been shown to decrease abnormally high concentrations of fats, promote the excretion of cholesterol from the liver, and inhibit the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. gut and liver health Berberine supports gut health by helping maintain bacterial balance, protecting mucous membranes, and supporting the production of short chain fatty acids. When combined with a healthy diet, berberine also supports liver health and bile secretion by helping break down fats into fatty acids. Why Choose Natural Factors Berberine? The berberine found in Natural Factors WellBetX ® Berberine comes from non-endangered barberry (Berberis vulgaris), the preferred and sustainable source of berberine. It also carries the ISURA™ guarantee of purity and potency. If you're interested in getting the many health benefits from this exciting natural ingredient, look for WellBetX Berberine from Natural Factors today!

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