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 ...

Finishing a virtual meeting, Lori Alterman closed her laptop and set her phone alarm to chime in 20 minutes as she settled into her chair. Hoping to grab a quick nap before working on a podcast, the ...

Berberine, a plant compound traditionally used in herbal medicine, is today commonly stocked on the shelves of health food stores and pharmacies as a supplement. Beyond weight loss, berberine also has ...

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 ...

Berberine, a plant-derived compound historically used in traditional Chinese medicine, is experiencing increased popularity thanks to social media, especially TikTok, where the hashtag #berberine has ...

Berberine, also known as “nature’s Ozempic,” has taken TikTok by storm, with thousands of videos claiming to document weight loss from the inexpensive supplement, but some research suggests it may not ...

BALTIMORE - A natural supplement dubbed "Nature's Ozempic" is gaining popularity for claims of its weight loss abilities. Berberine is the latest alternative to the popular diabetes drug Ozempic being ...

There is some evidence that berberine may influence body mass index (BMI), as well as cholesterol and blood sugar. However, it may also cause some side effects and has some risks. Berberine is a ...

For the first two weeks, Megan Waelz had a pretty positive experience taking berberine — the supplement many on social media are calling “nature’s Ozempic.” “I think everyone is seeing all of the ...

Berberine is a supplement that naturally occurs in various plants. It may be effective in managing certain aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as insulin sensitivity, weight management, ...