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Although some research has shown berberine to act in a similar way to statins, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider before stopping the use of any statins you may be taking
However, during periods of weight loss or for older adults, higher intakes of 1.0-1.5 g/kg/day may be beneficial, as recommended by the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Chen L, Na R, McLane KD, Thompson CS, Gao J, Wang X et al (2021) Overexpression of ferroptosis defense enzyme Gpx4 retards motor neuron disease of SOD1G93A mice
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This may be linked to statins potential effects on cognition 44,45,46 , including memory loss, which prompted the US Food and Drug Administrations 2012 warning on cognitive adverse effects