@zeke @Humpleupagus @Deplorable_Degenerate @GoyGirl @cowanon @madison @ForbiddenDreamer @fsjat AI explanation:

It's an alkaloid obtained from plants such as barberry and goldenseal. Berberine works by activating an enzyme inside cells called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), according to some animal studies. AMPK plays a key role in regulating metabolism and energy levels and is found in cells throughout your body. Berberine also appears to activate SIRT1 proteins, which are involved in cellular processes such as metabolism and inflammation. Additionally, berberine can inhibit an enzyme called PCSK9, leading to more LDL cholesterol being removed from your bloodstream.