Due to the rapid popularity of berberine in the dietary supplement field in recent years, many synthetic berberines have entered the market passing off as natural berberine. A recent study conducted by the University of Minnesota has found that the synthesis of berberine inevitably introduces nitrosamines, a carcinogen, which will cause irreversible damage to consumers.

Berberine hydrochloride, a classic oral antidiarrheal medication, is widely used for bacterial dysentery and gastroenteritis due to its ability to inhibit pathogenic bacteria in the intestines, making it a common item in family medicine cabinets. With further research, this "old drug" has shown surprising new uses in several non-intestinal areas, breaking through the limitations of its traditional indications. 

Berberine hydrochloride tablets, commonly known as "Huang Lian Su", are over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications in China. They are a major alkaloid found in the rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Coptis chinensis, and can be extracted from Berberis aristata, Phellodendron chinense, or Gnaphalium affine. Berberine hydrochloride tablets have various clinical applications. 

This article describes how berberine achieves the effects of lowering blood sugar and anti-aging by controlling metabolism, and analyzes its side effects. Although dihydroberberine has a good absorption rate, due to its relatively high cost and no effect on improving the intestinal flora, in a comprehensive comparison, berberine is still more recommended for weight loss and anti-aging.

Are you sure that Coenzyme Q10 is consumed by an increased number of individuals in your environs?. Coenzyme Q10 was the most popular science popularization term in 2024 according to the 2024 National Science Popularization Day Encyclopedia Knowledge Data Report. The market of health supplements is online Coenzyme Q10 in all areas of health, including heart health, and anti-fatigue and anti-aging effects. Most people consider it as a miracle nutrient and they expect much from it. Should we take it as consumers and how are we to decide logically?

Researchers from Zhejiang University have uncovered a sophisticated gut-liver signaling axis through which quercetin, a dietary flavonoid, combats obesity. Published in Advanced Science (January 31, 2025), the study identifies Akkermansia muciniphilabacteria and bile acid Metabolism as critical mediators ofquercetin’s lipid-lowering effects, offering new theRapeutic targets for metabolic disorders.

Mounting evidence positions quercetin—a potent plant-derived flavonoid—as a cornerstone in combating age-related diseases through targeted modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. Regulatory approvals (FDA, Japan, Korea) confirm safety as a dietary supplement.

Groundbreaking research reveals that combining soy-derived isoflavones with quercetin-rich foods significantly improves mitochondrial function, reducing wrinkle formation and accelerating fat metabolism through targeted biochemical pathways.

A landmark phytosome technology breakthrough led by Professor Wu Ruling has elevated quercetin absorption from 4.9% to 98%, enabling unprecedented efficacy against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—now China’s third-leading cause of death.

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Biology of Sport (2023) demonstrates quercetin supplementation significantly enhances recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, reducing soreness by 33% and oxidative stress markers by 92%.