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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Certain ingredients, like berberine, green tea extract, and others, have shown potential to support metabolic health, but their effects are typically modest compared to prescription GLP-1 agonists, says Dr. Snyder.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The herbal compound berberine may also have traditional roots in treating diseases and parasitic infections.17
Additional human research around specific supplement types, dosages, and outcomes is required before any of these options could be recommended as a parasite treatment.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
When berberine, coined nature’s Ozempic, was trendy, several supplement brands launched their own versions.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In fact, there are some supplements, like berberine and inositol, that have been shown to treat diabetes at levels comparable to medication.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The herbal compound berberine may also have traditional roots in treating diseases and parasitic infections.17
Additional human research around specific supplement types, dosages, and outcomes is required before any of these options could be recommended as a parasite treatment.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
When berberine, coined nature’s Ozempic, was trendy, several supplement brands launched their own versions.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In fact, there are some supplements, like berberine and inositol, that have been shown to treat diabetes at levels comparable to medication.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 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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