Why Should I Take Berbelean?
Berbelean is a stack that we developed to further take advantage of berberine’s GLP-1 increasing activity. By combining our high bioavailability berberine phytosome with our potent black ginger extract, saffron, calebin A (CurCousin) and piperine, we have been able to further dial in berberine’s metabolic properties. As the name Berbelean suggests, this increased metabolic activity helps us stay lean in the context of a healthy diet and exercise regimen. In order to help with the healthy diet portion of weight loss, we have built in some appetite reduction via saffron, which in combination with berberine appears to do an excellent job of blunting hunger!
Many weight loss journeys require immense lifestyle adjustments, which can sometimes result in a negative mood and reduced cognitive function. This aspect of weight management was a big focus of Berbelean too, and we have found that the serotonergic properties of saffron, the norepinephrine & sigma-1 properties of berberine, and the neurotransmitter sensitisation of black ginger all come together as a very nice mood and cognition boosting effect. In our experience, this makes it much easier to stick with your weightloss journey and could even help reduce emotional eating!
What is Berbelean?
Berbelean is a potent combination of a berberine phytosome, black ginger extract, saffron extract, piperine, and a brand new ingredient called CurCousin which is one of the first calebin-A supplements on the market! Calebin A is closely related to curcumin, and is also found in Turmeric. Calebin A has some unique tricks up its sleeve, such as helping to increase metabolic function and increasing thermogenesis, which makes it a perfect fit for Berbelean. Furthermore, similar to curcumin, it also helps balance inflammation.
Berbelean Benefits & Uses
- Increases GLP-1 activity*
- Supports fat loss*
- Promotes mitochondrial function*
- Enhances cognitive function*
Getting Lean With GLP-1
The gastrointestinal GLP-1 peptide hormone has been all the rage recently for its metabolic enhancement properties. After we eat food, a large signaling cascade happens in our gut, which then extends to our brain. During this signaling cascade, many peptide messengers are released, with GLP-1 being one of the primary peptides that is released in response to food consumption. This GLP-1 then stimulates the secretion of insulin which helps promote overall metabolic function. Furthermore, GLP-1 also slows down gastric emptying, meaning that we get full quicker and stay full for longer. Thus, stimulating more GLP-1 activity can be very beneficial as it helps us process our food better, and can help reduce caloric intake. Berberine happens to be quite good at increasing GLP-1 activity and this is likely where the bulk of its metabolic health promoting properties come from.
The idea behind Berbelean, was to take this GLP-1 activity increasing effect of berberine, and add synergistic components to it in order to enhance the GLP-1 mediated effects on metabolic function and appetite. In order to further reduce appetite, we added saffron. Saffron helps increase serotonin levels, which helps blunt appetite even further. Additionally, saffron can also help further promote metabolic function. We also wanted to increase the thermogenic properties of berberine, and thus we added in our famous black ginger extract and a brand new ingredient called CurCousin. These both help significantly dial in thermogenesis, which helps drive more fat loss. Last but not least, we also added in piperine for its absorption promoting effects, but also for its ability to help promote metabolic health!
Berbelean Stacks
Fat Loss Stack: Berbelean + C3G
C3G is one of our most popular body recomposition supplements, and we find that its fat loss properties stack exceedingly well with Berbelean. Expect an uptick in body heat though from the significant increase in thermogenesis that this stack can produce!
Mitochondrial Function Stack: Berbelean + OptiNAD+
Berbebelean has also been optimized for boosting mitochondrial function, and due to this, we find that it stacks well with the mitochondrial effects of our optimized NAD+ stack, OptiNAD+!
Cognitive Function Stack: Berbelean + Erinamax
Berbelean hits a large array of cognition enhancing pathways, including NGF via berberine. With this in mind, we find that Berbelean’s cognition enhancing properties mesh quite nicely with the NGF focused cognition enhancing effects of Erinamax!
Mood Stack: Berbelean + Saffron
You may be thinking to yourself, but Berbelean already contains saffron, why would I want to add more? Berbelean contains our standard dosage (30 mg) of saffron extract, which works really well for mood. However, we have found that the mood enhancing properties get even better at a 60 mg dose. With this in mind, by adding in another standard 30 mg dose of saffron to the already 30 mg dose in berbelean, you then land at a 60 mg dose of saffron which in the context of berbelean is even more mood boosting than a standalone 60 mg dose of saffron!
Berbelean Dosage
As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 capsules daily, 30 minutes before eating.
Berbelean Reviews
To gain more insight, see the Berbelean reviews and experiences below.
Where to Buy Berbelean
Nootropics Depot offers 30 ct. or 60ct jars of high-quality Berbelean. Nootropics Depot’s Berbelean has been lab-tested and verified for both product purity and identity.
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