Berberine is a super antioxidant that significantly and safely reduces cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Another benefit is that it dramatically improves metabolism which leads to weight reduction. Berberine regulates the master switch which helps regulate many biological activities including lipids, glucose and energy metabolism. It can also lower blood pressure via vasodilatuon and relaxing smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls. It also helps move glucose into the cells and enhance the clearance of LDL (bad cholesterol) from the body. In other words berberine takes care of the trinity, cholesterol; blood pressure and diabetes.