{"id":34373,"date":"2026-04-21T19:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=34373"},"modified":"2026-05-05T19:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:15:45","slug":"berberine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/berberine\/","title":{"rendered":"Berberine and cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0adbee8e6c840244919827d0b0aa8e95 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine.jpg 1311w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1311px) 100vw, 1311px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b040ace0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bBerberine.jpg&apos;);background-position:44% 36%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-906497af\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"berberine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berberine_and_cancer\"><\/span>Berberine and cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is berberine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine is a naturally occurring alkaloid (a nitrogen-containing organic compound) found in many different plants, including <em>Berberis vulgaris<\/em> (common barberry), goldenseal, and Oregon grapes [2]. It is also present in plants such as turmeric, goldthread, and barberry. It has a centuries-long history in traditional medicine and is used to treat a variety of ailments. Berberine is believed to have a range of health benefits, as detailed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_berberine\"><\/span>Effects of berberine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine is a versatile compound with several mechanisms of action [1, 3, 4]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antibacterial:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antifungal:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine can combat fungal infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anti-inflammatory:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine can reduce inflammation in the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antioxidant:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine protects cells from damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blood sugar regulating:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cholesterol regulating:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine can lower cholesterol levels in the blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cancer preventive:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berberine may have cancer-preventive properties [8].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_benefits\"><\/span>Health benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine has been studied in relation to a variety of health issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diarrhea:<\/strong> Berberine can be effective in treating diarrhea caused by bacteria or parasites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infections:<\/strong> It can be used to treat bacterial and fungal infections, including skin infections, ear infections, and pneumonia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> Berberine can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cardiovascular diseases:<\/strong> Berberine can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancer:<\/strong> Berberine may have cancer-preventive properties and can also be used as a supplementary treatment for certain types of cancer [6].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berberine_and_cancer-2\"><\/span>Berberine and cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, including its possible anti-cancer properties [1, 3, 4]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research suggests that berberine may have a number of mechanisms of action that can contribute to fighting cancer cells and preventing carcinogenic (cancer-causing) processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_berberine_fights_cancer\"><\/span>How berberine fights cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anti-proliferative effects<\/strong> Berberine can inhibit the growth and division of cancer cells [8, 10, 11].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Induced apoptosis<\/strong> Berberine can induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) in cancer cells [8, 9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-752x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-752x1024.png 752w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-768x1045.png 768w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-1128x1536.png 1128w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-1504x2048.png 1504w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-1-scaled.png 1881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anti-inflammatory activity<\/strong> Berberine can reduce chronic inflammation, a factor associated with cancer development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antioxidant properties<\/strong> Berberine can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals that can contribute to cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Modulating the immune system<\/strong> Berberine can enhance the immune system&#8217;s ability to recognize and fight cancer cells, specifically by inhibiting PD-L1 expression (a protein that helps cancer cells hide from the immune system) [12].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_results\"><\/span>Research results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several preclinical studies (laboratory and animal studies) have shown that berberine can be effective against a range of cancer types, including breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia [5, 6, 10, 11]. These studies have shown that berberine can inhibit tumor growth, induce cell death, and improve the response to chemotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Human studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While preclinical results are promising, more extensive human studies are needed to confirm berberine&#8217;s effectiveness and safety in cancer treatment. Some small-scale human studies, including pilot clinical trials, have shown promising results, such as reducing markers of drug resistance in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but more robust studies are necessary [7].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berberine_HCl_vs_berberine\"><\/span><strong>Berberine HCl vs. berberine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine HCl (hydrochloride) is a form of berberine that is bound to hydrochloric acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bioavailability:<\/strong> It is more bioavailable than standard berberine, meaning it is absorbed more easily by the body and can therefore have a stronger effect. For this reason, it is often used in dietary supplements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Side effects:<\/strong> Berberine can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, constipation, and stomach cramps. Berberine HCl can also cause these side effects, but they are often less severe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactions:<\/strong> Berberine can interact with certain medications. It is important to talk to your doctor before taking berberine, especially if you are taking other drugs. Berberine HCl can also interact with certain medications, but these interactions are less well-documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Administration\"><\/span>Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine can be found as a supplement in capsule, tablet, and powder form. It can also be found in certain herbal teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_and_side_effects\"><\/span>Safety and side effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine is generally considered safe when taken in moderate doses. Side effects may include stomach upset, constipation, and diarrhea [2]. Berberine can interact with certain medications, so it is crucial to speak with your doctor before taking it if you are using other pharmaceutical drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berberine shows potential as a supplement to cancer treatment, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety in humans. If you are considering using berberine for cancer prevention or treatment, it is important to speak with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back to <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\">Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b01013667400f93702849346fc24830 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/supplements-alphabetically\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28fc116ef0cdb50d372e35b4d4569eb5 wp-block-paragraph\">[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9316001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anticancer Effects and Mechanisms of Berberine<\/a>(PubMed, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article describing the various mechanisms through which berberine can combat cancer cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc14f0736ba6298492f9e8a68f4e8e21 wp-block-paragraph\">[2] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berberine &#8211; uses and sideeffects<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36144625\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(WebMD, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An overview of the general uses, safety, and potential side effects of berberine.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f376340caca906125b4dedd8cd83afb wp-block-paragraph\">[3] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9505063\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berberine: An Important Emphasis on Its Antic<strong>ancer Effects<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(PubMed, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article focusing on the potential of berberine as a candidate for cancer therapy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64eb282dac93014d63c4bdb150057fa5 wp-block-paragraph\">[4] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7144379\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berberine Inspired Anticancer Approaches<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(PubMed, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An article analyzing different therapeutic approaches to utilizing berberine in cancer treatment.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-541ea59196e2dc9d9bebbf48e0626b92 wp-block-paragraph\">[5] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36500723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Berberine against Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1126\/berberine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>(PubMed, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review of research investigating the effect of berberine on inflammatory conditions and cancer in the pancreas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93bf3c6378214f63ace8d9f408536a00 wp-block-paragraph\">[6] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38849013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unlocking the potential of Berberine: Advancing cancer therapy through chemosensitization and combination treatments<\/a> (PubMed, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article discussing how berberine can make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb4d30b6d34918434385fd3c4ede0791 wp-block-paragraph\">[7] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40473844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investigating the impact of berberine on autophagy-mediated drug resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia tumor cells<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A pilot clinical study showing that berberine can reduce autophagy and resistance markers in blood cells from B-CLL patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a01ccf44d8edcf8c604131fdbc25a9e7 wp-block-paragraph\">[8] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40258505\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coptidis rhizoma and berberine as anti-cancer drugs: A 10-year updates and future perspectives<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: A review article summarizing 10 years of research on berberine&#8217;s anti-cancer effects and future perspectives using AI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dd3497113ff389f6adb9cf384444c3d wp-block-paragraph\">[9] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40252400\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berberine inhibits metastasis of ovarian cancer by blocking lipid metabolism, alleviating aging of adipose tissue and increasing tumor infiltrating immune cells<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An in vitro and in vivo study showing how berberine can inhibit the spread of ovarian cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e6d694dcde012b5ffed51ba04f241fc wp-block-paragraph\">[10] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39755832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berberine restrains non-small cell lung cancer cell growth, invasion and glycolysis via inactivating the SPC25\/NUF2 pathway<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An in vitro study on the effect of berberine against non-small cell lung cancer by targeting specific cellular pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24eaa25c4c2753de086f41fee2843e71 wp-block-paragraph\">[11] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40155519\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berberine diminishes the malignant progression of non-small cell lung cancer cells by targeting CDCA5 and CCNA2<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An in vitro study identifying new molecular targets for berberine in the treatment of lung cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d678217d091df42e476b1f8cfdc49688 wp-block-paragraph\">[12] <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33354502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berberine diminishes cancer cell PD-L1 expression and facilitates antitumor immunity&nbsp;<em>via<\/em>&nbsp;inhibiting the deubiquitination activity of CSN5 <\/a>(PubMed, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content: An in vitro study showing how berberine acts as a small-molecule checkpoint inhibitor to enhance the immune response against cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Page created: June 28, 2024. 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