Compound Profile

Jatrorrhizine

Protoberberine alkaloid associated with glucose and inflammatory signaling regulation.

Use extra caution Mostly preclinical. Details

Last reviewed: Report a correctionProfile-wide ·C Limited
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At a glance

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Evidence
Grade C
Safety
Mostly preclinical.
Profile context
AMPK, NF-κB, lipid/glucose metabolism
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Evidence level
Limited evidence
Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: Use caution
Best for
AMPK, NF κB, Lipid/Glucose Metabolism
Avoid / review if
Pregnancy

Safety

Safety & Cautions

Mostly preclinical. Use berberine family cautions: avoid pregnancy/breastfeeding and monitor with antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anticoagulant, and CYP/P gp substrate drugs.

High caution

Caution level: High. Multiple caution categories apply, or the record uses avoid/contraindication language.

  • Pregnancy/Breastfeeding CautionPregnancy or breastfeeding caution language is present.

Evidence Summary

Profile-wide ·C Limited

Evidence lens

Read as directional context, not settled clinical proof.

LimitedLimited evidence

Human clinical evidence: Not the primary signal

Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mappedInflammatory Signaling Modulation · Metabolic Regulation · AMPK Signaling

Research maturity: Theoretical / mechanistic researchMechanistic or unresolved evidence is kept separate from established human outcomes.

Safety boundary: Safety note availableMostly preclinical.

Evidence Strength

Confidence estimate based on the design quality and consistency of published clinical trials.

Limited evidence

Jatrorrhizine has a limited evidence rating.

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Effects
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How evidence grades work

Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.

Strong
Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
Moderate
Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
Preliminary / Mixed
Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
Traditional / Theoretical
Traditional use only; no controlled human trials

How Jatrorrhizine Works

Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.

Mechanism Pathway — How Jatrorrhizine Works

How Jatrorrhizine WorksJatrorrhizine acts on biological target pathways via anti inflammatory, leading to ampk.JatrorrhizineBiological TargetBiological pathwayAnti InflammatoryAmpkObservable outcomeMetabolicRegulation
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome

Dosing

Common form
capsule or standardized extract
No standardized dose
Our source data records the usual product form for this ingredient but no studied dose. Preparations differ widely, so follow the standardization on the product you actually have and speak to a clinician before starting.
Mechanisms & biological pathways

Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.

  • Inflammatory Signaling Modulation
  • Metabolic Regulation
  • AMPK Signaling
  • NF KB Modulation
  • Glucose Metabolism Support
  • Lipid Metabolism Support

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