WITH a massive grin on her face and a spring in her step, Plum Leigh has a completely fresh outlook on life. The 29-year-old ...

In the contemporary world, health and wellness have taken center stage, with individuals seeking effective solutions to promote their well-being. Among the plethora of dietary supplements available ...

A dietary supplement called berberine is gaining momentum on social media for its weight loss effects, even being referred to by some as “nature’s Ozempic,” in reference to the popular drug that can ...

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 ...

Ozempic and Wegovy are typically prescribed for diabetes, but in recent months they have made headlines following endorsements from celebrities and billionaires like Elon Musk, who say the drugs are ...

Why wasn’t I told? Those four words are ringing in my ears. I’m writing this after reading a Nature Medicine paper on berberine and its impact on LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). Specifically, it’s a landmark ...

Berberine is having a moment, with the dietary supplement receiving lots of attention as a purported weight-loss aid. Some TikTok users are calling it “nature’s Ozempic,” claiming it can help reduce ...

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 ...

Novella works with food, lifestyle, and media brands to develop nutrition and health messages backed by credible and evidence-based science. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher ...

Berberine is a plant-derived compound often promoted for metabolic disease and fatty liver. A Chinese randomized trial showed that berberine failed to reduce visceral adipose tissue or liver fat in ...

A dietary supplement called berberine is gaining momentum on social media for its weight loss effects, even being referred to by some as “nature’s Ozempic,” in reference to the popular drug that can ...