9 Impressive Health Benefits of Barberries

Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry, is a shrub that grows tart, red berries.

Its berries have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat digestive issues, infections, and skin conditions.

First point, barberries are nutritious and delicious. They are packed with carbs, fiber and vitamins and minerals. In addition, they are excellent source of vitamin C which works as a powerful antioxidant. Finally, they contain zinc, manganese and copper.

Some nutrition facts of 1/4 cup or 28 grams of barberries:

Calories: 89

Protein: 1 gram

Fat: 1 gram

Carbs: 18 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Vitamin C: 213% of the Daily Value (DV)

Iron: 15% of the DV

Secondly, barberries contain high concentration of berberine which is a powerful antioxidant.

Thirdly, according to some studies, supplemental berberine and barberry extract can lower your blood sugar levels and may help treat diabetes.

Fourthly, berberine slow transit time thus consumption of barberries may treat diarrhea. More studies are needed.

Fifth point, barberries have been shown to improve your risk factors for metabolic syndrome and decrease oxidative stress associated with it.

Sixth point, dental gels containing barberry may help fight gingivitis and related inflammation of the mouth. Mre research is needed.

Seven point, berberine may help protect against cancer through different mechanisms and has been shown to slow cancer progression in test-tube studies.

Eight point is that barberry may treat acne but the research is limited.

Finally, whole barberries are versatile and can be added to jams, salads, and used to make tea.

You shoud be cautious about barberries supplement especially if you are pregnant or you want to give it to your child.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/barberries?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=authoritynutrition&utm_content=2019-06-26&apid=#section10

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