#339 Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic?

In 2023, the dietary supplements market was valued at approximately $167.5 billion to $177.5 billion. So it is no surprise when we see headlines touting the latest and greatest new supplement, that its benefits can be overstated and lots of people get caught up in the craze. Recently, berberine has been getting a lot of social media attention, and since this is a supplement that I'm very familiar with and that I personally use, I thought I'd dig deeper into the science and share it with you. In this Tuesday Terrain Talk, I'll tell you everything you might want to know about berberine: -What  it is -Where it comes from -What the science says about it -Whether or not it's safe. Check out this episode to hear all about what's being called "Nature's Ozempic"   Referred to in this episode: Work with Laura 90 Days of Wellness Berberine Studies: Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Berberine is a novel cholesterol-lowering drug working through a unique mechanism distinct from statins Lipid-lowering effect of berberine in human subjects and rats Vascular smooth muscle cell dysfunction in neurodegeneration Berberine, a Natural Plant Product, Activates AMP-Activated Protein Kinase With Beneficial Metabolic Effects in Diabetic and Insulin-Resistant States Berberine and Its Study as an Antidiabetic Compound Follow me on Social Media:  Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube