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Nature’s Ozempic? The Skinny on Berberine

08.30.2023 - By Lisa Smith, MS, RD, Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Medicine, Gut Health CoachPlay

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#66 - Nature’s Ozempic? The Skinny on Berberine

Is the all-natural supplement, Berberine, actually Nature’s Ozempic? I’m not sure I’d go that far, but Berberine is undeniably loaded with health benefits. Popular for hundreds of years in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines, it has been shown to improve blood sugar, blood lipids and liver enzymes, and to reduce inflammation levels and blood pressure. 

Some studies have also shown it to help with weight loss and fat reduction. And other studies show impressive cognitive, gut healing, and cancer fighting benefits. Berberine is antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor. 

Join me today to learn if this amazing compound is right for you or someone you love.

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