A safer hypoglycemic agent for type 2 diabetes—Berberine organic acid salt

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) often leads to metabolic disorders. Hyperchloraemia, a common electrolyte metabolic disorder and caused by excessive intake of chloride-containing acidic agents. Thus, while berberine hydrochloride (BH) elicits a good hypoglycaemic effect, its nearly 10% chloride ion component is a potential hazard for T2D patients. In this study, we prepared four berberine organic acid salts (BOAs), including berberine citrate, berberine...