New Delhi, April 21 -- Berberine supplements, available in both powdered and capsule form, come with a host of health benefits. From lowering cholesterol to helping you lose weight, it may also help in diabetes management and in protecting the body from other diseases.

Berberine used to be an integral part of ancient Chinese medicines. According to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, Berberine was an important part of treatment when it came to several respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments. Read on to know more about this health supplement, and how to consume it.

What is berberine?

Berberine can be found in several plants such as goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape. "It has been used in traditional medicine for its po...