noun
- a yellow alkaloid compound found in various plants, used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement
Usage: biochemistry; pharmacology
Examples
- Berberine is extracted from the roots and bark of barberry plants.
- Studies suggest berberine may help regulate blood sugar levels.
- The supplement contains 500 mg of berberine per capsule.
- Traditional Chinese medicine has used berberine for centuries.
- Researchers are investigating berberine’s potential cardiovascular benefits.
- The bright yellow color of goldenseal root comes from berberine.