berberine
noun
ber·ber·ine
ˈbər-bə-ˌrēn 
: a bitter crystalline yellow alkaloid C20H19NO5 obtained from the roots of various plants (such as barberry) and used in medicine especially for its antimicrobial properties
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The body does not absorb berberine well, limiting its ability to affect body weight significantly.2 However, berberine may enhance a weight-loss routine, given its safety and tolerability.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Are berberine supplements actually ‘nature’s Ozempic’?
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Some studies also suggest that berberine can help promote and stimulate GLP production.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
On the cellular level, berberine supports a number of functions, says Simmons.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Are berberine supplements actually ‘nature’s Ozempic’?
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Some studies also suggest that berberine can help promote and stimulate GLP production.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
On the cellular level, berberine supports a number of functions, says Simmons.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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berberine
noun
ber·ber·ine
ˈbər-bə-ˌrēn
: a bitter crystalline yellow alkaloid C20H19NO5 obtained from the roots of various plants (as barberry) and used as a tonic and antiperiodic
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