Berberine is a supplement found in the roots, leaves, and stems of some plants. It's been used for thousands of years to treat infections and heal wounds. Recently, people on social media have been ...

As a refresher, your body naturally makes a GLP-1 hormone that triggers the release of insulin. When you inject a GLP-1 drug, ...

A natural compound once used by ancient healers may have used berberine to help reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and blood pressure is making a modern-day comeback. The boost in plant-based ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Based on most clinical trials, the blood sugar-lowering effect of berberine was observed in about three months.The findings on the effect of ...

If TikTok and Reddit influencers are to be believed, the plant-based compound called berberine can be a replacement for such popular diabetes and weight loss drugs as Ozempic and Wegovy.Video above: ...

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No one wakes up in the morning hoping to feel cranky, exhausted and endlessly hungry. But sometimes you’re stuck on the blood-sugar roller coaster dealing with energy crashes and constant cravings. It ...

Two strengths of berberine ursodeoxycholate improved HbA1c compared with placebo in a phase II trial. The higher-dose group also had improvements in other metabolic and liver markers. The treatment ...

The plant compound berberine is found in many plants, including phellodendron, pictured here. Some influencers are calling it "nature's Ozempic."Getty Images Berberine, a bitter, yellow chemical found ...