Berberine alters gut microbial function through modulation of bile acids
Abstract Background Berberine (BBR) is a plant-based nutraceutical that has been used for millennia to treat diarrheal infections and in contemporary medicine to improve patient lipid profiles. Reduction in lipids, particularly cholesterol, is achieved partly through up-regulation of bile acid synth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-02020-1 |