Berberine. Nature's Ozempic? Or just another supplement for the weary?
Berberine has been a staple in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years—used to support gut health, fight infections, and reduce inflammation.
Today, modern research is spotlighting its potential for blood sugar control, weight management, and cardiovascular health. Is it truly nature’s version of Ozempic, or just another supplement trend? Tune in to explore the science, history, and hype behind berberine.
If this can truly help manage blood sugar control, it may well be a game changer for those who don't want the cost or who can't use Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. You can order it online or purchase it over the counter, unlike other GLP-1 medications.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220303292- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095177921001179
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388119303871
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/berberine-and-weight-loss-what-you-need-to-know
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388119303871
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8874997/
- https://mednexus.org/doi/full/10.1097/CD9.0000000000000087
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9452888/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/berberine-diabetes#dosage
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