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Berberine has been shown to benefit those with Type II Diabetes, and the changes can be applied to everyone on the spectrum of metabolic syndrome. Berberine has two pathways, a direct effect via the circulation and an indirect effect via the modification of the microbiome.[1] Butyrate can directly lower levels of lipids and glucose in the bloodstream, and can kill pathogenic bacteria while increasing the population of beneficial bacteria.[1]

Biofilms are powerful structures, often multi-species, created by bacteria to ensure long-term survival. They are up to 1000 times more resistant to traditional antibiotics than the planktonic form of bacteria.[1] They are encased in a structure of extracellular DNA, with channels designed to allow sugar and nutrients to flow inside. It grows and occasionally releases planktonic bacteria via dispersal. It effectively is a protective structure that grows unlimited bacteria. The immune system has ways of fighting this of course, but in many chronic conditions, biofilm can overpower or evade the immune system.

A study[1] found that supplementing athletes with Cordyceps and Rhodiola Crenulata increased performance significantly. They were administered RC (R: 1400 mg+C: 600 mg per day) and saw a greater increase in time-to-exhaustion as well as a decrease in the amount of EPO secretion gained throughout their two-week training. The increase of endurance was in addition to an already significant increase from their training.(Placebo: +2.2% vs. RC: +5.7%)