Scientists: lower weight will help barberry

Chinese scientists have discovered that the substance berberine, contained in some herbal plants and stimulates the formation of brown fat, thereby burning calories. Further research will help to create its based on the new fat burning agent.

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Research experts from China proved the unusual property of berberine - alkaloid It contains, for example, in barberry   ordinary and some other plants. It is already known that it positive effect on the metabolism, lowers cholesterol in the blood and It protects against the development of diabetes type. These properties It added another - berberine can prevent weight gain. But do not forget that it also has side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain.

An experiment It was performed on mice. They were administered on a daily basis this alkaloid, and 4 weeks and analyzed received data. It was found that the experimental burned more calories than those Rodent control group. It was also found that the experimental group in the cold with intense heat.

Researchers noticed that the action berberine   increases formation of brown adipose fabric which promotes burning of calories for heat release and maintenance temperature optimum for the organism. Exposure occurs in the white fat (responsible for the accumulation of energy), which acquires the properties of brown. The results of this study be confirmed in humans, whereas berberine can be used as a fat burning agent, writes Nature Communications. (READ MORE)

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