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That is an issue because a dehydrated athlete will have more concentrated urine relative to a well-hydrated athlete, and so the concentration of any substances (prohibited or not) appearing in their urine will be higher, thus increasing the probability of an anti-doping rule violation being pursued against them simply because of their hydration status
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Studies suggest that berberine, one of the main compounds in goldenseal, may reduce sugar absorption from the gut, lower insulin resistance, and promote insulin secretion all of which are factors that may help lower blood sugar levels ( Research further suggests that the blood-sugar-lowering effects of berberine may be as effective as those of metformin, a common antidiabetic medication ( Moreover, the combination of berberine with blood-sugar-lowering medication appears to be more effective than taking blood-sugar-lowering medications on their own ( However, although the benefits of berberine appear promising, its unclear whether the amount of berberine in goldenseal is sufficient to produce the same effects
