- About 2.8 million people globally have multiple sclerosis (MS), for which there is currently no cure.
- Researchers recently found that the natural compound berberine helps ease disease severity in mice.
- Scientists believe these findings promise a significant therapeutic potential against neurological disorders, including MS.
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There is currently no cure for MS.
Now, researchers from the Semnan University of Medical Sciences in Semnan, Iran, have found the natural compound berberine helps ease the severity of the disease in a mouse model of MS.
The study was recently published in the journal
Berberine — also known as berberine hydrochloride — is a compound naturally occurring in various plants, including the
Berberine has been used in
Previous research shows berberine aids the body against
Berberine usage has also been linked to improved gut health, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure.
According to Dr. Karen D. Sullivan, a board certified neuropsychologist and owner of I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the mechanism of action for berberine is three-fold.
“One, it activates an enzyme inside cells called
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