yellow bean alkaloid

Yellow Bean Alkaloid, an Antidiarrheal, Should Not Be Used as a Weight-Loss Drug

A common antidiarrheal drug, berberine hydrochloride (yellow bean alkaloid), is being falsely promoted as a natural weight-loss remedy on social media. Experts warn that its weight-loss effects in humans are minimal and long-term misuse can harm health, particularly the liver and kidneys, and poses risks to patients with G6PD deficiency.