It shuttles fatty acids into the mitochondriathe powerhouse of your cellswhere fat is converted into ATP (energy)
In BV2 and N2a cells treated with amyloid (A), berberine promotes cell proliferation, inhibits the activity of caspase-3, and reduces the rate of apoptosis, in addition, berberine promotes cell viability via the microRNA (miR)-188/nitric oxide synthase 1 (NOS1) pathway (Ye et al., 2009
As such, a larger study with broader eligibility criteria would augment generalizability of the study outcomes
Mitochondrial -carotene 9, 10 oxygenase modulates prostate cancer growth via NF-B inhibition: a lycopene-independent function
Some studies even suggest that these chemicals can impact fertility
Also worth knowing: BPC-157 is not FDA-approved for veterinary use