Potential for berberine to cause drug interactions

Berberine is used to treat gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Many studies report interactions between berberine-containing products and cytochrome P450, but little is known about whether berberine alters CYP activities in humans. Researchers at the Xiang Ya School of Medicine, in the People’s Republic of China, studied the effects of berberine on … Continue reading Potential for berberine to cause drug interactions

Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006

The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US. 11% of adults aged 40 to 59 years 23% of those 60 and older have diabetes Is it any wonder that so many CAM therapies are studied in people with diabetes? A quick listing of CAM … Continue reading Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006